Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

[3281 Ridgeway Drive Coralville, IA , IA, 52241] |   2023-09-14 13:06:31

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Job Code : 2023-MY3TECH1101

JOb:Linux Administrator 

Location:Coralville, IA

We have need of senior Linux System Administration support, with skills in the following areas

This is a 3 month contract with the possibility of extension. Must have clear and proficient written and verbal communication skills.  We have need of senior Linux System Administration support, with skills in the following areas

•             RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration

•             Major and minor OS upgrade

•             Scripting languages, including bash and Python

•             Ansible automation

•             Git repository management

•             VMware/deployment methods

•             Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC

•             Implementing system security best practices

•             Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP

•             Proficient written and verbal communication

On specified RedHat/CentOS and Ubuntu servers and desktops:  plan, execute document and share methods

Contractor Tasks

i.             Individual Systems Update (100+ Systems)

1.            Security

a.            Uninstall FireEye HX agent

b.            Install/configure M.S. Defender

c.            Review/implement 3rd party recommendations

2.            Scheduled jobs analysis

3.            Validate/analyze boot files (inittab, systemd, rc.x)

4.            Compare /home to passwd file

5.            Review/convert chronyd configurations

ii.            Migrate Ubuntu Desktops to current version (10 Systems)

iii.           Upgrade/migrate Linux servers to latest OS (10 Systems)

iv.           Ansible bash-to-yaml conversion

v.            Review/Improve logging (syslog-ng)

vi.           Review A/D integration (Kerberos with SSSD; LDAPS; OUs)

vii.          Replace SSL Certificates (20 Systems)

RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration

Required

5

Years

Major and minor OS upgrade

Required

5

Years

Scripting languages, including bash and Python

Required

5

Years

Ansible automation

Required

5

Years

Git repository management

Required

5

Years

VMware/deployment methods

Required

5

Years

Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC

Required

5

Years

Implementing system security best practices

Required

5

Years

Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP

Required

5

Years

Proficient written and verbal communication