Senior Linux Administrator - 1875 - KeyLogic Systems

Position: Senior Linux Administrator 
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Salary Range: $81,600 - $91,600 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 a team that 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:

• In this position you will:
  • Perform Linux Administration duties
  • Perform installations and patching of Linux operating systems
  • Assist customers with the installation and updates of applications
  • Install software and troubleshoot software install issues
  • Monitor systems and preform hardware troubleshooting, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance and security updates
  • Perform system backups and provide data recovery

To accomplish this, you will need an extensive background in Linux server administration and issue resolution along with strong hardware/software troubleshooting skills.  Experience with Bash shell scripting. Experience/knowledge working with Containers. And finally, knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

Qualifications:

·        BS/BA degree with a minimum two years’ experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting

·        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 two years’ experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management

·        Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby)

·        Experience with Ansible and Ansible playbook creation

·        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

Additional Requirements:

• Experience writing documentation for internal processes and customer facing products and services.