Linux administrator

Linux AdministratorRole: Linux AdministratorLocation: Jackson, MississippiType: C2C/W2Duration: Three years with possible option year extensionsClient: State of MississippiDescription of Duties: IT professional responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the MDHS Linux operating systems and related software. Staff ensure that Linux-based networks, servers, and systems function properly by performing system tuning, performance optimization, and root cause analysis. Duties may include managing user access, expanding storage solutions, implementing security measures and supporting automation platforms like Ansible, manage Red Hat Satellite. The resource(s) will work at the direction of the assigned state manager, and duties may include the following:Installation and Configuration of Linux Systems - Installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems and related software. Installs and upgrades software maintains software licenses, and patches Linux servers. Install and configure Linux systems, including back-end databases and scripts, and perform system maintenance by reviewing error logs.Maintenance and Support of Automation Platforms - Maintain and support the Ansible automation platform and Red Hat Satellite at MDHS. Configure and maintain the Ansible environment, including managing inventory files, environment variables, and host groups. Create, modify, and manage Ansible playbooks to automate tasks and processes like software installation, system updates, and network configuration. Manage AMQ templates and Fuse installation templates on the Ansible automation platform. Create new templates to support deployments on new servers. Write Ansible playbooks to apply IRS security fixes.System Performance and Root Cause Analysis - Ensure that the MDHS Linux-based networks, servers, and systems are functioning properly. Support the respective teams by performing system tuning, performance optimization, and root cause analysis. Address all application and system issues raised by the DBA team, ESB team, and SID team at MDHS. Provide skilled Linux Administrators adept at system tuning, performance analysis and troubleshooting to maintain optimal system performance and resolve issues promptly.Storage Management - Add additional storage to the mount points/Linux servers to support the growth of application data.User Access Control - Control user access and manage who can access what within the Linux environment.Backup and Recovery - Support Data Domain, which is used at MDHS for backup. Perform cleanup of Data Domain to address performance issues.System Upgrades and Licensing - Upgrade Linux servers from end-of-life (EOL) versions to the latest versions. Maintain Red Hat Satellite and apply for licenses.Scripting and High Availability (HA) Support - Write bash scripts to support high availability (HA) and get notified via email when systems are down.Required Skills and Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Linux Administrator.Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, etc.).Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).Hands-on experience with server hardware and software troubleshooting.Experience in managing web servers and databases.Familiarity with cloud services.Knowledge of security best practices and compliance.Experience with automation and DevOps practices.