Linux Administrator - REMOTE

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Linux Administrator to join a Federal Program remotely. The Linux Administrator will have extensive experience in managing and maintaining Linux systems across various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The Linux Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our multi-cloud environment.

Responsibilities of the Linux Administrator:

• Linux System Administration:
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat, etc.) in both physical and virtual environments.
  • Perform regular system updates, patch management, and kernel upgrades.
• Cloud Management:
  • Deploy, configure, and manage Linux-based infrastructure in AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
  • Utilize cloud-native tools and services for monitoring, scaling, and automating Linux workloads
• Automation and Scripting:
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, and other relevant scripting languages.
  • Utilize configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate provisioning and configuration of Linux systems.
• Monitoring and Optimization:
  • Implement and manage monitoring solutions to ensure high availability and performance of Linux systems.
  • Perform performance tuning and optimization of Linux servers and applications.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure systems comply with organizational and industry security standards.
  • Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement remediation strategies.
  • Perform vulnerability remediation and hardening of servers using DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
• Backup and Recovery:
  • Implement and manage backup and recovery solutions for Linux environments.
  • Perform regular testing of backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaboration and Support:
  • Work closely with security teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for Linux-related incidents and service requests.
  • Participate in on-call rotations

Qualifications of the Linux Administrator:

• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelors degree and four (4) years or more of related experience or Masters and two (2) or more years of related experience
• Proven experience managing Linux environments in multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat)
• Experience with cloud services and tools from AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Azure (VMs, Blob Storage, Virtual Network), OCI (Compute, Block Volumes, Networking), and GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible Core/Tower/AAP/Galaxy, Puppet, Chef)
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g. HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Desired Skills for the Linux Administrator:

• Certifications in relevant cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate, Google Professional Cloud Architect)
• Familiarity with Red Hat Satellite server including setup of content views to define and manage the lifecycle of content (such as RPM packages, container images, Puppet modules, and Ansible roles)
• Experience performing vulnerability remediation and hardening of servers using DISA STIGs

Compensation for the Linux Administrator:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited opportunities for growth

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