Senior Linux System Administrator

Senior Linux System AdministratorInformation Technology - System SupportMountain View CaliforniaExp 2-5 yrsDeg BachReloSecurity Clearance RequiredWe are seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator with experience in KVM, CentOS and SAN. This position will be part of the NASA Security Operations Center and US Citizenship is required in order to obtain a Secret clearance.Best of Both Worlds: ARTS' unique mission for doing business, enhancing the cultural freedom for our Inupiaq shareholders based in Alaska's North Slope region, provides us with a company culture that encompasses core values such as stewardship (of our lands and assets) and integrity. Our NASA customer has ranked #1 (again) in the "Best Places to Work" survey. Known for their commitment to team work and collaboration, Ames Research Center also has conveniences that impact quality of life such as an onsite gym, post office and other amenities.Sr. Linux Systems Administrators:Responsibilities:• Responsible for Linux infrastructures and Storage Area Network environments.• Provide Tier 2 systems support, supporting project initiatives in continuous service improvement, and the performance of routine system administration tasks and system maintenance activities.• Responsible for crucial infrastructure services including Storage Area Networks, Web Hosting, System Monitoring, and system administration for multiple Linux servers• Provides all aspects of system administration, operations, and application support for services supported for the customer.• The team Covers the design, implementation, operations and decommissioning phases of applications and hardware for these services• Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of configuration management database.Requirements:• Knowledge of Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu) Apache and KVM required.• Knowledge of Storage Area Networks• Experience Installing and configuring servers, diagnosing and repairing hardware issues (i.e. NIC drivers with the vendor), enhancing and extending monitoring capabilities with third party monitoring tools such as IPmonitor, Nagios, etc.• Requires the ability to configure infrastructure components, configuring log file management with auditing capabilities.• Ability to develop, produce and maintain system and data center documentation, including adherence to defined change management process and procedures.• Will be required to be on rotation to provide manned coverage of data center operations areas.• Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued Secret clearance• Desired Skills:o VMware and ESX Hypervisors would be a pluso NASA systems administration experience would be a plusEducation and Experience:• 6-8 years of Senior Systems Administration experience in an enterprise environment• ITIL experience and/or certification desired.