Job Details
Job Highlights:
As a Linux Administrator with RGi, you will be directly supporting intelligence community customers with quick reaction support, focused on data, tools and technology. This team is working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure with a true big-data footprint.
Linux Administrators focus on several things on any given day. The main objective is monitoring and acting on any outages on the platform to include hardware and software. Engineers also engage with the tenants and users of the Openstack Cloud Platform via chat services, assisting with any requests they may have. When not monitoring the system or engaging with users, you will be involved in upgrading/deploying applications, R&D on new technologies & services within Openstack or reviewing & updating existing documentation for better readability.
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph
US Citizenship required
As a Linux Administrator you will
Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations, and servers.
Coordinate, direct and perform complex software installations, upgrades, and patching to operating systems and layered software packages.
Troubleshoot complex issues between hardware and software components
Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
Continually monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Ensure workstation server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities.
Plan and implement the modernization of servers.
Implement and promote standard operating procedures and schedules.
Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
Infrastructure support for the Open Stack environment
Linux Administrator Qualifications:
Linux administration: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, etc.
Networking protocols: HAPROXY, DNS, HTTP(S), LDAP(S), SMTP, SNMP, SSSD, etc.
Scripting languages: Shell, Python, Ansible, RegEx, etc
Storage: Ceph Storage, SANs, etc
Cloud Technologies (IasS, SaaS, PaaS): Openstack, Azure, AWS, VMWare
Containerization: Docker, LXC
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
5+ years of related experience
Additional Skills We d Like to See
Relational databases: MySQL, MariaDB, HadoopDB, etc.
Certifications: RHCT, RHCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL Foundations
Who we are:
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation s soldiers and analysts.
We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
Paid parental leave
401k with matching
Escalating vacation time
Referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development training
Free beverages and snacks
Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
Grow to be our next leader:
At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.