Linux System Administrator

We are looking for Linux System Administrator for our client in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Linux System Administrator

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range $43hr - $48hr

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other personnel on technical projects for the advancement of IT services and capabilities.
• Provides guidance and direction to lower level staff.
• Provides analytical and technical expertise on system integration, installation, replacement and upgrades of servers and operating systems.
• Recommends changes to improve systems and network configurations and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
• Oversees, maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Monitors systems, servers, and auxiliary devices for performance and security. 
• Determines whether adjustments need to be made and confers with technical support staff and vendors as appropriate. 
• Identifies changes that need to be made in the future.
• Leads troubleshooting; identifies hardware and software problems in a timely manner; resolves routine problems, replaces defective components and researches resources to identify solutions.
• Coordinates data backups, disaster recovery operations, repairs and recovery of systems.
• Designs, configures, and tests computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
• Assigns, modifies, and deletes user accounts and resolves security access problems; maintains integrity of the security system.
• Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation. 
• Formulates standards for system management.
• Works with vendors to maintain appropriate levels of support.
• Consults with users on project requests or for problem resolution. 
• Develops solutions, designs and specifications to satisfy user needs.
• Participates in development and documentation of internal operating policies and procedures.
• Assists in development and dissemination of policies and procedures for users. 
• Provides interpretation as required.
• Plans, designs, and conducts specialized end user training for groups or individuals.
• Stays informed of new developments and technologies by reading journals and other pertinent publications, maintaining contact with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings and seminars.
• End-user support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge on Linux system administration.
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate requirements into concrete tasks.
• Technical writing to building engineering guides and general how-to articles.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, must be an excellent troubleshooter in a complex and heterogeneous environment.
• Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work with a wide variety of technical issues, solve day-to-day technical escalated helpdesk tickets.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Self-starter with the initiative and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience and Skills:

• 5 + years Linux advanced level administration experience.
• Working knowledge of Cloud services, Azure, AWS, GCP, MS Intune.
• Enterprise storage management experience (NetApp, EMC, Tegile).
• Compliance and Governance understanding (PCI, PII, HIPAA, DFARS).
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.
• Familiarity with Security Assessment Tools and Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO, NMAP, Nessus, Rapid7).
• VMware ESX administration experience.
• Backup system architectures and management – Commvault experience preferable.
• Working experience supporting LAMP, confluence, jira, trac, SVN, GIT, JAMF, Zendesk.
• Experience in architecting and supporting HPC system - SLURM.