skill set, and an ability to deploy, employ, operate, and sustain Production-ready solutions, software and tools for our customers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain uptime service Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various operational needs Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments Proactively monitoring system performance and alerts and work individually or with team members to resolve issues Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware Create and modify scripts or applications
to perform tasks Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes Required Skills and Experience: Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator (3+ years) IN depth knowledge of Linux: Red Hat, Cent OS, Debian, etc.
Hands on experience with My SQL and/or Maria DB Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts Expert in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP Strong problem solving and communication skills Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree, or related experience Perform basic administration tasks and initial troubleshooting of different Linux distributions.
Knowledge of the most common OS logs used for troubleshooting problems. Troubleshooting of disk space issues and knowledge of the administrative tasks required to address these problems. High level understanding of security in Linux (filesystem permissions, etc), may have experience managing users and groups. Troubleshooting of booting issues and how to manage services in Linux (System V and or System D) Basic backup and restore concepts (desktops/laptops). Have experience installing software using the different package managers Basic understanding of applications such as Apache, Ngin X, My SQL, etc.
Troubleshoot performance issues in a single domain using common OS tools such as top, sar and free. Basic understanding of process lifecycle and signals Basic understanding of 3-tier web application and a general idea of which components are stateful and which ones are stateless. Basic understanding of shell concepts such as variables, aliases, redirection and shell expansion. #LI-REMOTE At SMX -, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission.
From priority national security initiatives for the Do D to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
