Linux Administrator

looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

The DevOps Engineer is Responsible for creating, maintaining, and securing web and database servers. Responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting applications related to web development. Troubleshoots and solves web server issues related to Linux and Windows operating systems, web applications, and local development environments. Researches technical problems and suggests improvements for web server and department processes. Stays apprised about commonly-used web development languages/techniques. Mentors less-experienced DevOps Engineers in best practices.

Must have the following experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or commensurate work experience in Linux administration or DevOps practices.

• Two years of systems administration experience or commensurate work experience.

• Experience in Linux administration and security.

• Experience in commonly used DevOps tools and processes such as configuration management, package management, version control, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.

• Knowledge of computer networking such as LAN, WAN, IP addresses, subnets, and protocols.

• Knowledge of name servers and DNS records.

• Knowledge of commonly used website development languages and frameworks.

• Industry-recognized Linux administration certification

• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, during maintenance windows, and provide on-call support outside normal business hours.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology and three years of work experience.

• Industry-recognized Linux engineer certification.

• Experience with commonly used DevOps tools such as Chef, Kubernetes, Puppet, Git.

• Experience in computer networking.

• Experience maintaining high availability environments such as load balanced and failover web and database server clusters.

• Financial industry background and proven, successful project management experience is beneficial.

Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)

Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person