Senior Systems Administrator responsible for stability and integrity of corporate server infrastructure and Active Directory environment. Involves design, installation, monitoring, and optimization of server systems.
About the role
- Senior Linux Systems Administrator managing and maintaining servers for data processing at Lynker. Ensuring continuity of operations and supporting IT architecture improvements at NDBC facility.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a rotation to provide 24x7x365 on-call support for the primary IT mission essential data processing, applications, and functions to support the continuity of operations of the NDBC information system.
- Support IT architecture improvements to ensure continuity of operations for primary mission essential functions and the flow of data.
- Support the annual NDBC IT Assessment and Authorization (A&A) audits through security patching and security-minded configuration updates; actively address changes needed as a result of Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) requirements; help ensure NDBC maintains its Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Maintain all Linux-based servers and clients located on premises and in an AWS cloud environment.
- Follow system administration best practices.
- Patch and configure systems in compliance with NOAA security requirements.
- Upgrade operating systems in advance of end-of-support dates.
- Support software development efforts.
- Deploy software application updates for both COTS as well as internal applications.
- Plan and implement migration of local systems to a cloud environment, where possible, in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure reliable system and data backups.
- Manage/maintain server certificates.
- Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
- Communicate/brief upcoming maintenance efforts and/or anticipated impacts to stakeholders.
- Implement strategies to automate routine administration tasks.
- Maintain and monitor data center environmental equipment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience preferred, in the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of IT system hardware and software and related IT infrastructure.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, drivers, applications, vulnerabilities, security requirements and postures, quarterly STIG updates.
- Knowledge of AWS solutions and migration of Linux systems is considered a plus.
- An understanding of programming languages, such as Java, Python, PHP, and Perl.
- Experience in installing and maintaining system hardware, operating systems, software systems, network systems, security systems.
- Experience applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrades of administrative tools and utilities; configuring, adding, and removing services as necessary.
- Experience implementing automation to streamline recurring system administration tasks is highly preferred; experience with scripting languages.
- Experience with AWS lamda, containers, EC2 instances is desirable.
- Able to work autonomously and take initiative in identifying areas for improvements and proposing solutions.
- Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and stakeholders.
- Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA (Stennis Space Center)/NASA background investigation for site/system access.
- This position supports a long term Federal Government contract, and REQUIRES, either US Citizenship OR a Greencard , in order to be eligible.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
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