Senior Linux Administrator - 1871 - KeyLogic Systems

Overview

Position: Senior Linux Administrator
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Salary Range: $105,700 - $115,700 per year
Clearance: Clearable to Q

KeyLogic is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support a major national laboratory.

In this position you will work with the Science & Engineering Computing Environment Services group which provides computing capabilities and in-depth support for scientific and engineering applications. The team builds and maintains user environments, delivers subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to the scientific and engineering communities.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions that address business requirements
• Build and review automation workflows for consistency and with a focus on improving resilience and performance
• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of customer managed automation and orchestration tools and platforms
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
• Conduct research on automation products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry

Qualifications:

Requirements

·        Associates Degree with a minimum four years of documented relevant experience

·        Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills

·        Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently

·        Minimum four years’ experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) including file management, scripting, editing, and security.

·        Experience in large and complex automation engagements

·        Experience with implementation and operation of one or more automation and orchestration tools and platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)

·        Experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby)

·        Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor

·        Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills

·        Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response

·        Familiar with information security best practices