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Job Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (HYBRID)Location: Durham NCDuration: 12+ MonthsJob Description:The client requires the assistance of Linux (RedHat) administrator(s) for the implementation and operational support of client Applications on AWSHybrid cloud.The primary role is to install and configure the Linux operating system as well as manage and maintain Linux-based systems on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform.The position will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and more. It will also be responsible for System maintenance by reviewing error logs, system backups, monitoring system performance to prevent slowdowns and disruptions, License deployments and setup, may include setting up a Linux Satellite server and deployment manager, and providing any needed technical support.This position will provide hands-on technical support for system security monitoring and optimizing the performance of these systems, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may arise. Additionally, this resource may be responsible for managing and maintaining other related technologies such as DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM).Strong knowledge of Linux administration, AWS, and networking are required for this role.This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends to meet business needs.Skills:SkillRequired DesiredAmountof ExperienceStrong experience with Linux administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux: RHEL on AWS platformRequired3YearsStrong Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Linux systems and applicationsRequired5YearsHands-on experience in performance monitoring enablement to manage the Scaling up and down of the environmentsRequired3YearsExperience with Linux OS Patch (including taking snapshots of instances before applying updates) and OS Level Vulnerability ManagementRequired7YearsStrong experience with Cookie Security, Web Browser Security, Server side encryptions, Data Encryption at Rest and Key managementRequired3YearsStrong experience with Image Management using Redhat ImageRequired3YearsExperience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) like EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, SSM and EBS.Required3YearsExperience in installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, nginx, MYsql etcRequired5YearsExperience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Cloudformation, Puppet, or ChefRequired5YearsStrong scripting skills, specifically in Bash or PythonRequired7YearsStrong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and routingRequired3YearsProficient with network tools such as iptables, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etcRequired3YearsExperience in capturing, interpreting, and analyzing network trafficRequired3YearsSolid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMPRequired2YearsTroubleshooting Apache issues like performance testing and tuning, failure to restart, and queuing of requestsRequired3YearsExperience in performing multi-platform volume management using SVM, LVM, ZFS, NAS, and the VERITAS volume managerRequired5YearsExperience with security best practices and implementing security controls in a AWS cloud environmentRequired3YearsFamiliarity with wired and wireless networking hardware and architectures, Virtual LAN (VLAN) setup and configuration, VPN, Routing, IPV4, IPV6Required1YearsExperience in user account management for large organizationRequired7YearsLinux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantageRequired