Level 3 Linux System Administrator

e X cell has been staffing IT professionals at the top Fortune 100 companies for over two decades. Whether you are looking for a lower-level IT position or a high-level executive position, we are here to help you find the right opportunity.Our client has a brand new opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Linux System Administrator to join their team onsite in Louisville, KY. This role's main focus is Linux based operating systems.Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages Security and Compliance activities for Server Equipment, thus ensuring the data and computing resources are secured and in stable condition

Owns and implements Knowledge Management Practices by creating, updating, and deprecating work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures

Owns escalations by clients, junior, and mid-level administrators and provides technical guidance as needed

Interface with Technology Vendors to solve complex issues

Participate in major incident calls and client meetings as a subject matter expert

Extensive knowledge in server security baseline, advanced server troubleshooting and maintenance skills

Advanced knowledge in Bash shell, MySQL, Postfix, IP tables, performs imaging of servers utilizing common imaging tools

Performs patching, hardening, and automated deployments

Prepare / maintain documentation and operations guides

Perform in-depth root cause analysis and develop a detailed action plan to implement related solutions

Perform as a Subject Matter Expert between organization and their clients by answering any technical questions on conference calls or email communications

Possess advanced and proven troubleshooting skills in Linux based Operating Systems in large enterprise environments

Must be familiar with Advanced Linux based service functionality and troubleshooting, and possess extensive familiarity and comfort with Linux Shell(bash) scripting, Python scripting, Satellite / Spacewalk management and deployment, and XML-RPC

Be available for after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise environment

Minimum 3+ years of experience fulfilling Server Administration and performing break / fix duties

RHCE certification or equivalent

Hands on experience with:

Linux LVM, OVM, KVM, RHEV, docker container / OpenShift

Redhat licensing / subscription awareness

Network based OS installation (kickstart) and management of Redhat Linux, cluster and satellite

OS upgrades and applying security updates (patching), Schedulers, Cron Jobs, Transaction logging

Security Hardening of the Operating Systems

Network Based File Sharing protocols (FTP / NFS / CIFS / SAMBA)

File System management and User management

Experience in deploying, maintaining, and supporting Linux Server infrastructures and storage systems in an enterprise environment

Responsible for resolving all technical incidents escalated by the L2 team

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate and explain technical subjects

Ability to conduct research into server issues and related components and locate information quickly and accurately

Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently, while assessing risk and consequence of performed duties

Experience engaging hardware vendors as needed to address software and hardware issues

Ability to work without direct supervision and complete tasks on time

Understanding of Virtual platform technologies such as VMWare

Familiarity with VMWare architecture and functionality is a plus

Familiarity with remote management console technologies and functionality

Knowledge of SAN / NAS, Clustering services and technologies are a plus

Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life/AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. e X cell ™ Supports Equal Employment Opportunity e X cell ™, a division of CompuCom® Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.excell.com .CompuCom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.