Kforce Inc · 5 hours ago
Senior Linux Engineer
Ocoee, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $62/hrKforce Inc is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for their client in Ocoee, FL. The role involves system tuning, maintaining compliance with technology roadmaps, and providing support in a 24/7 environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Linux-based solutions.
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Responsibilities
System tunings to application specific requirements; Systems standardization and automation
Keeping the UNIX environment compliant with the technology roadmap, such as OS & hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades
Work on incident tickets and resolve in a timely manner
Remediate Secunia OS vulnerabilities as required by regular security audits
Perform quarterly patching of RedHat to ensure systems are compliant and pass strict PCI security requirements as dictated by regular audits from security team
Interface with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization
Rotating on-call Unix/Linux support in a 24X7 environment
Documentation of work
Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs
Research and development of new technology as required by business initiatives and management vision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field, or equivalent work experience
VMware operational knowledge
Good knowledge of automation
Good server migrations skills
Good troubleshooting skills
Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology and firewalled environments
Ability to work completely independently or with a team
Very detail-oriented in planning, implementing, documenting, and following up
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player attitude with experience working in a collaborative environment
Ability to multi-task and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities
RHEL Linux 8/9 administration/patch management
Linux Server builds and custom configurations
Performance tuning of Oracle database servers
Server Security vulnerability management
SolarWinds monitoring
Ansible playbook development
Ansible Automation Platform management and upgrades
Satellite 6 management and upgrades
Preferred
Storage management basics
Database administration basics
Windows administration basics
Cloud integration basics
Veritas NetBackup management basics
Understanding of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk and HP ALM
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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