Linux Systems Administrator - The Swift Group

Laurel, MD

About the Job

The Swift Group is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator who will provide expert support in the administration and maintenance of the Enterprise Linux infrastructure. They will also provide technical input and assist in the maintenance of system administration, security policy and procedure documentation.

Required Qualifications:

11+ years of relevant experience.
Using puppet or other software configuration management tool.
Managing Linux system patches.
Demonstrated experience with scanning and mitigating IAVA vulnerabilities.
Demonstrated experience with SYSLOG data and server environment.
Demonstrated experience with Linux (RHEL, CENTOS, or similar).
Demonstrated experience performing system administration with applications such Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby or similar scripting tools or software, etc.
Demonstrated experience with Database Administration.
Demonstrated experience with configuration management.
Demonstrated experience with system monitoring such as reviewing memory or processes using Linux commands such as top and PS.
Demonstrated experience with general troubleshooting skills in Linux, and Puppet.
HS Diploma
US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with web application development.
Demonstrated experience maintaining a VMware or Hyper-V infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience with Windows Operating Systems.
Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Server/RAID.
Demonstrated programming experience in bash, ruby, or python.
Demonstrated on-the-job experience supporting and managing a Hadoop environment.
BS/BS Degree

The Swift Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Source : The Swift Group