Senior Linux System Administrator

ECS is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to work in our Albuquerque, NM office.

Job Description:

ECS is looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator, providing support for a national laboratory in Albuquerque, NM!

As a Senior Linux System Administrator, you will be working with the Science team. This team provides computing capabilities and in-depth support for scientific and engineering applications. The team builds and maintains user environments, delivers subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to the scientific and engineering communities.

As a Senior Linux System Administrator, you will need experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Experience in UNIX, Linux including file management, scripting, editing, and security. Experience with a variety of programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large data-sets. Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols. Ability to implement solutions integrating Rest application program interface (API) based web services. And finally, knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITES/TASKS INCLUDE:

• Design and implement automation solutions that address business requirements
• Build and review automation workflows for consistency and with a focus on improving resilience and performance
• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of customer managed automation and orchestration tools and platforms
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
• Conduct research on automation products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry

Required Skills:

• Associates Degree with a minimum four years of documented relevant experience
• Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently
• Minimum four years' experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) including file management, scripting, editing, and security.
• Experience in large and complex automation engagements
• Experience with implementation and operation of one or more automation and orchestration tools and platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby)
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills
• Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response
• Familiar with information security best practices

Desired Skills:

• Experience writing documentation for internal processes and customer facing products and services

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.