Seneca Resources Company, LLC ยท 1 month ago
Linux System Administrator
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSeneca Resources Company, LLC is hiring a Linux System Administrator to enhance, configure, deploy, and maintain system activities in support of a complex IT environment. The role involves administering and monitoring Linux systems, ensuring system uptime, and collaborating with development teams to resolve performance issues.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor Linux systems, OpenShift container platform, and other IT infrastructure
Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems, middleware, application software, and system management tools
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, including inventory management, roles, and group configurations
Proactively ensure maximum system uptime, reliability, and availability
Monitor system and application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams to implement fixes
Maintain and enforce security standards, access controls, backup routines, and disaster recovery strategies
Automate routine or complex tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Coordinate with vendors and IT staff to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues
Respond to and resolve day-to-day tickets and service requests from development and other IT teams
Support deployments, configurations, and patching activities as needed
Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and known issues to support knowledge sharing
Participate in after-hours support as needed
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in LINUX administration
2+ years working with and administering OpenShift platforms
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Extensive experience installing, configuring and managing Linux servers including SLES, RHEL, and other distributions
Experience in OpenShift administration (use of OpenShift CLI), including understanding of architecture, containerization, and GitOps using ArgoCD
Ability to create and maintain CI/CD pipelines in OpenShift, streamlining maintenance and deployment processes
Proven working experience in troubleshooting Linux based environments (analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information)
In depth understanding of and experience with Ansible
Experience with other automation tools and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to manage large numbers of servers
Experience configuring and administering webservers (Apache HTTP, NGINX, etc.)
Experience with monitoring systems (Nagios, Icinga, etc.)
Deep understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies, including knowledge of virtual machine (VM) management, virtual networking, storage virtualization, and resource pooling
Understanding of network protocols and configurations (TCP, UDP, etc.)
Some data center experience or the willingness to learn
Self-driven learner that embraces automation and new technologies as they mature
Preferred
12+ years of hands-on experience in LINUX administration
4+ years working with and administering OpenShift platforms
2+ years in data center operations
A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Knowledge of how to manage container images, including building, pushing, and pulling images
Experience in the administration of Java J2EE application stacks (WebSphere, Tomcat, Open Liberty, etc.)
In depth knowledge of Linux file systems (nfs, ext3, ceph, etc.)
SUSE Linux enterprise server experience on IBM mainframe
Experience with SUSE Manager
Knowledgeable of OpenShift Virtualization
Familiar with IBM Storage Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager/TSM)
Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining z/VM and z/VSE operating system
Expertise in mainframe storage management (DASD, virtual tape, physical tape)
Company
Seneca Resources Company, LLC
Seneca Resources Company, LLC, the exploration and production segment of National Fuel Gas Company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas in the Appalachian Region including the Marcellus and Utica Shales.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John McGinnis
Chief Operating Officer
Todd Abbott
Chief Operating Officer
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