Sr. Linux Administrator in Roswell, GA at Vaco

Job Description

• Linux server administration - Installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a Debian/Ubuntu environment.
• Puppet administration for configuration and control of over 200 Linux servers
• AWS EC2, S3, VPC, RDS and related services experience is required
• Windows administration - Assist with various Windows tasks including AD maintenance, GPO development and deployment, and troubleshooting of issues
• Strong troubleshooting ability in high stress environment with limited information is required

• Enhance reliability of systems through monitoring and alerting of potential and actual problems
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems both manually and using Puppet
• Develop and maintain all Linux and network systems, applications, security, and configurations.
• Install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate, and install patches, and resolve software related problems. Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Recommend and schedule repairs.
• Analyze and resolve problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Monitors systems performance and ensures compliance with security standards.
• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Perform system backups and recovery and creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users.
• Participate in on call rotation approximately one week per month
• Rely on experience and judgment as well as instructions and pre-established guidelines to plan and accomplish goals and perform wide variety of tasks