job summary:
Are you a seasoned infrastructure expert looking to make an impact at a premier technology and internet infrastructure provider? We are seeking a dedicated professional to maintain and secure mission-critical cloud platforms and highly available services. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage as you build your career with an industry leader.
location: Reston, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 85 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Manage a large-scale environment consisting of approximately 1000 bare-metal hosts across multiple clusters.
Build, maintain, and ensure the operational health of an on-premises cloud infrastructure.
Perform vital system administration tasks including operating system patching, vulnerability management, and routine system maintenance.
Investigate and resolve complex platform alerts by analyzing dense log files and debugging issues independently.
Troubleshoot user and platform problems while meticulously documenting the problem-solving steps.
Support tier-3 operations and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to maintain highly available services.
qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant industry experience with a strong traditional system administration and operations background. Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience administering Linux operating systems in a large-scale production environment. Proficiency in scripting and automation utilizing tools like Bash, Python, and Ansible. Familiarity with standard development processes and tools such as Git, Github, Jira, and Jenkins. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to remote team members clearly.
skills:
ansible,open-source software,git,Github,computer science,Jira,Jenkins,Linux,understanding of network protocols,Openstack,development tools,Python,Redhat,Enterprise Linux,shell scripting,vulnerability management,sysadmin,Written and verbal communication skills,curious,Troubleshoot,sense of responsibility,self-starting,work as part of a team,administration,information security standards,infrastructure,Ensure compliance,security,security practices,storage infrastructure,tier 3 support
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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