Senior RedHat Administrator
Baltimore, MD, On -site (Remote Temporarily)
Description of Work:
• RHEL Enterprise Linux Platform Administration, installation, configuration, server patching and upgrading,
RHEL Ansible Playbook Development, Experienced in issue or problem analysis and troubleshooting.
• Work with highly experienced and technical resources
• All other duties as assigned or directed.
Basic Qualifications: Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed.
• The Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator is responsible for providing technical and system administration
support through troubleshooting, identifying and addressing issues, patching and updating of RHEL servers and assist in
deploying or installing applications or configurations approved for deployment. Tasks for this position includes:
• Assist technical leads in implementing systems and software updates.
• Deploy RHEL patches and platform updates.
• Document processes, procedures, and configurations
• Perform daily operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution.
• Provide status updates of task and project updates.
• Provide system administration support.
• Troubleshoot platform and application issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 7 years of experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Platform Administration (administration, installation,
configuration, optimization, backup & recovery)
• 7 years of experience with performance tuning & troubleshooting, identifying and resolving memory, CPU, access,
networking, disk I/O, etc.
• 5 years of experience working Virtual Platforms
• 5 years of experience working with Ansible Playbooks (creating, developing, updating and executing)
• 3 years of experience with scripting languages for automation tasks and deployments (e.g., Bash Shell and Python)
• Expertise in the Linux command-line environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator
• Excellent knowledge and experience with RHEL applications and tools – Ansible, Satellite, RHEVM, etc.
• Experience in providing support for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of middleware applications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions in a fast-paced, deadline driven enterprise environment.
• Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements, techniques, and tools to ensure high
availability of systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining Red Hat Ansible Playbooks
• Prior Federal government experience
• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple prioritie