ECS is seeking a skilled
Senior Linux System Administrator to join our dynamic team, providing support to our national laboratory customer in
Albuquerque, NM.
Responsibilities 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.
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.
- BS/BA degree with a minimum two years' experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting. 6 Years of experience may substitute BS/BA degree requirements. Certificates can assist in offsetting experience requirements.
- Minimum two years' experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) and are capable of OS installation, network configuration, and package/patch management.
- Experience with creating, running, and managing Ansible playbooks.
- 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
- Working knowledge and experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby)
- Experience in another IT field, such as Storage, Networking, Databases, or Cyber Security
- 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