Job Summary:
EvoTech, LLC is seeking a Linux System Administrator for a position in the Washington, D.C. area. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to proactively manage systems and mitigate issues before they become problems. They will work in a production and real-time processing environment that includes changing security requirements over time. This position is remote. Successful outcome of a background check and E-Verify is required.
Responsibilities:
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Build, configure, and update 100 Linux servers in vSphere monthly.
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Tests server’s functionality to make sure it meets customer’s needs.
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Responsible for working on a team and being one of the primary points of contact for over 1,000 users.
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Clone servers for customers using templates in vCenter.
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Use superb communication skills to train, troubleshoot, and assist customers and colleagues with server issues via Microsoft Teams Video Conferencing.
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Manage server infrastructures across Linux platforms.
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Maintain backups, monthly patches, file restores, disaster recovery, automation, filesystem housekeeping, and system security management for 4000 servers in VMware.
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Create and maintain Red Hat 7 & 8, Oracle 6 & 7 Linux servers and Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022.
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Write comprehensive SOPs on building and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines.
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Assist users with account issues using Active Directory.
- Serve as a point of contact to troubleshoot a 2,000 server environment within vSphere ensuring 100% uptime.
Requirements:
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At least five years’ experience with Linux administration, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux or its derivatives.
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Experience setting up Network File Sharing (NFS) servers and clients.
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Experience setting up webservers.
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Experience troubleshooting network connection issues.
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A working knowledge of firewall configuration.
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Ability to install and configure open source and third-party software.
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Knowledge of systems backup and restoration.
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and methodical.
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Initiative and experience in managing projects independently.
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Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, including the ability to discern the intent of requests and offer informed recommendations.
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Evidence of learning new packages and processes quickly and accurately (continuous learner).
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Experience with Red Hat, Oracle, and vSphere.
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Experience with Active Directory.
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US Citizenship is required.
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Knowledge of high availability and fault tolerant environments.
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Experience implementing government networking and operating system security controls.
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The ability to adapt to changing security requirements and their impact on workflows.
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Experience with open-source packages.
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Basic competence with Git and Puppet, or similar source and system management tools
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Demonstrated ability to document workflows or data flows.
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Experience in testing configuration and software changes in a development environment.
Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IN RESIDE IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA PRIOR TO START DATE.