Sr Unix Admin - Inspyr Solutions : Job Details

Title: Sr Unix AdminLocation: Bowie, MD 20716Duration: 3 Month Contract to HireCompensation: $40 - $75 HR, Conversion Salary $135,000 - $145,000Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.Skillset / Experience: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust, RHEL, Ubuntu, VMWare, and AWS/Azure cloud experienceSummaryEngineer responsible for systems administration, configuration management, and engineering duties for Linux computer systems. Performs systems administration of Unix operating systems, environments, and applications. Manages cybersecurity configuration, vulnerability remediation, and technical problem resolution for Unix systems.Responsibilities• Conducting computer configuration, cybersecurity compliance, and application management using scripting, Ansible, and other administrative tools.• Facilitating projects and initiatives supporting customer requirements and security mandates. • Creating and updating tickets/tasks in management tools (including Azure DevOps and ServiceNow), ensuring clear communication of status and reporting on tasking progress.• Performing testing and documenting results to ensure compliance with requirements.Ensuring adherence to change management policies to support governance/approvals for systems administration.Required Qualifications• 10 years of relevant experience to include:o Engineering and administration of Linux / Unix systemso Security and Configurating Linux/Unix systems including experience with STIG implementationo Red Hat and Debian based systemso HW and Virtualization (VMWare and Cloud IaaS)o Experience with scripting, including using Ansible playbook scripts• Bachelor's degree (or the following may be substituted):o High School Diploma (or GED), coupled with an additional 6 years of relevant experience; oro Associate's degree, coupled with an additional 4 years of relevant experience• Per federal guidelines, you may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccinationDesired Qualifications• Ten (10) or more years of experience related to design, development, and integration of hardware and software to support Unix environments with virtualization, including RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SPARC Solaris.• Ten (10) or more years hands on experience performing a variety of engineering and operational related assignments associated with Linux, to include mounting SAN/NAS connections, backup operations, and application / component updates.• Ten (10) or more years building Unix/Linux servers, ensuring security requirements are met, testing servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrating/installing them into the production environment.• Five (5) or more years' experience in AWS, Azure, and other cloud IaaS/PaaS environments. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to comfortably converse with customers on a regular basis to determine customer needs and ensure those needs are met.• Experience preparing all necessary documentation to operate and maintain managed equipment and/or software.• Prior experience with performance monitoring, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, documentation of issues/recommendations to optimize and maintain consistent service delivery. • Advanced certification related to one or more Unix flavor.• Strong skills in key operational areas, including strategic thinking, multi-tasking, time management, planning, and executing to a defined schedule. Clearance Public TrustOur benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay401(k) retirement plan...and much more!About INSPYR SolutionsTechnology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities