Linux Administrator

$62,400 - $83,200/Yr

Ascent Corporate Solutions - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Durham, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux Administrator role at Ascent Solutions involves managing and maintaining Red Hat Linux server infrastructures to support mission-critical web-based applications. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. The candidate will work collaboratively with the cyber security engineering team to develop and deploy Ansible solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop Ansible playbooks and modules.
• Administer Ansible infrastructure and provide SME level support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Update system and process documentation and user guides as needed.
• Design database tables and structures, create views, stored procedures, and functions in SQL.
• Maintain the 24x7 Linux server infrastructures that support mission-critical applications.
• Secure Red Hat Linux Servers according to Policy Compliance Management requirements.
• Install, configure, and tune RedHat 6 and RedHat 7 virtual servers.
• Configure and maintain Red Hat Satellite System Management Platform.
• Perform daily system checks and server patch management.
• Share technical best practices and manage customer expectations during major incidents.
• Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions to ensure system health.
• Write and debug bash and korn shell scripts for server management.
• Support, implement, and maintain new applications in the environment.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Proficiency in Linux, specifically Red Hat Linux (RHEL 6 and RHEL 7).
• Experience with SQL for database design and management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve Linux operating system issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with shell scripting (Bash, Korn shell).
• Familiarity with performance tuning of Linux systems.
• Knowledge of security compliance requirements for Linux environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance