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Artech Information Systems

Linux Administrator

Artech Information Systems, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Position Details Job ID: 25-72480 Title: Linux Administrator Duration: 6 months (possible extension) Location: Sun Jose, CA

Summary Design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Ensure these systems are stable, secure, and perform optimally to support business operations.

Responsibilities

System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and associated software/tools.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability.

Security Management: Implement and manage security protocols and access controls. Apply security patches and updates regularly to protect systems from vulnerabilities.

Scripting and Automation: Utilize scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to streamline routine administrative tasks and deploy configurations efficiently.

Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced technical support for all Linux-related issues, diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software problems.

Collaboration: Work closely with development, networking, and other IT teams to deploy applications, integrate new technologies, and manage project lifecycles.

Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role in a production environment.

Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of various Linux distributions and their underlying components (kernel, file systems, networking).

Automation: Proficiency with automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl.

Cloud & Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies (Client, KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is often required.

Networking: Solid understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH).

Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within a team and explaining technical issues clearly.

Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)) are highly valued.

Core Technologies

Operating Systems: RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE

Automation Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef

Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Perl

Virtualization: Client, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes

Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana

Web Servers: Apache, Nginx

Networking Services: DNS, SSH, LDAP

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