Role: Linux System Administrator/Engineer
Location: Las Vegas, NV- Onsite
Duration of contract: 12 months + possible extension
Number of interviews: 2 or 3
Tentative Start date: ASAP
Minimum years of Exp: Highly experienced, hands-on Linux SME with 8-10 years of strong technical expertise in Linux infrastructure
Must have skills : CICD Pipelines , ECS/Docker Swarm/Kubernetes (on-prem), Linux Administration (Strong), Monitoring & Logging Tools , Storage Systems
Job Description : - Manage and administer multiple Linux distributions, ensuring stable and secure system operations across all environments.
- Deploy, and manage cloud environments using ECS, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Manage distributed storage systems like CephFS, ensuring scalable and reliable data management.
- Build and maintain CICD pipelines using GitLab to automate deployments and ensure smooth continuous integration.
- Implement automation for infrastructure deployment using tools like Puppet, Terraform, and scripting languages.
- Traffic management, and load balancing using HAProxy, Nginx, and firewall configurations.
- Monitor system performance using tools like Elasticsearch, Grafana, and Graylog to maintain system health.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident resolution to minimize downtime and resolve complex technical issues.
Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Certifications:
[Must have, anyone of the listed below] Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1 & LPIC-2) SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) [Good to Have] Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes Certified OpenShift Administrator (COA) Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Strong knowledge of Technical Skills: - Proven hands-on experience with Linux clusters, DNS, firewalls, LDAP, and Docker environments.
- Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Shell, and Python.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, and other observability platforms.
- Strong understanding of solution design, documentation, and conducting POCs for new technologies.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proven experience in customer interaction.
Additional Requirements: - Flexibility to work in global time zones (EST, PST, CST, CET) as needed by the project.
- Availability for 24x7 on-call support, adhering to customer-specific holiday calendars.
- Deep knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).