Internet Messaging Platform/Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator

Please Note: Preference is candidates local to Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia Area. Position Description:

• Tasks beyond RHEL Administration tasks and lead efforts in developing new strategies for operational efficiencies
• Work with applications teams and stakeholders as the platform technical lead
• Work with highly experienced and technical resources
• Maintain RHEL Platform (upgrade planning and implementation, patching and platform updates)
• Monitor and resolve issues of the messaging platform
• Assist technical leads in implementing systems and software 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
• All other duties as assigned or directed

• RHEL Enterprise Linux 6.x/7.x/8.x Platform Administration
• RHEL Ansible Playbook Development
• Nagios
• Splunk

• Typically requires BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or master's with 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 7 years of experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x/8.x 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
• 3 years of experience with scripting languages for automation tasks and deployments (e.g., Bash Shell and Python)
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

• Solid experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator
• Knowledge and experience messaging applications Pure Message, Postfix, SendMail
• Experience in providing support for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of middleware applications
• Expertise in the Linux command-line environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Adept at working independently, but also in a team environment
• 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 priorities