Key Skills

AWS, ITIL, UNIX/LINUX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The role of the Sr. Unix/Linux Systems Administrator (AWS) is to provision and manage, under minimal supervision, a dynamic on-prem and cloud-based architecture consisting of virtualized resources that support multi-tiered HA/Clustered applications, services, databases, and capabilities using various cloud services, platforms, and operating systems.

Working remotely within the United States is acceptable for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Provide day-to-day system administration support to assigned systems, new deployments of systems, test, and evaluation of hardware and maintain system documentation in AWS Cloud.
• Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements within AWS Cloud.
• Install, configure, and maintain the organization's Linux Server instances in AWS Cloud.
• Maintain operating efficiency and stability, ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data, and respond to outages and other issues.
• Work with the formulation and/or implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to database management, security maintenance, and utilization.
• Consult with users on issues relative to procedures, technical problems, and methodologies.
• Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts.
• Develop and enhance processes and technical documentation; create back-up procedures, test plans and reports.
• Conduct knowledge transfer to junior Linux System Administration staff and provide training on new techniques and processes.
• Communicate frequently with senior level staff and customers on issues related to system administration; provide customer support as necessary.

Who You Are:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, or in lieu of a degree, equivalent related work experience.
• You have 5 to 7 years’ experience in infrastructure support.
• You have 1 to 3 years’ experience in public/private cloud technologies especially AWS.
• You have a minimum of 3 years’ recent extensive hands on work experience with Unix/Linux (cradle to grave).
• You have hands-on work experience with AWS Cloud.
• You have experience working with ITIL processes.
• You can work independently or as part of a team and have strong communication skills.
• \If you have experience working in a healthcare/insurance project, it would be “a plus”.
• If you have experience working with State government projects, it would be “a plus”

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