Linux System Administrator Jnr./Mid

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Grow with us! As an emerging large business, every NuAxis Innovations employee impacts the success and direction of this company. We’re an IT company on a mission to make people the center of every government solution by applying the discipline of CX and human-centered design. We all share a true passion for technology and enjoy working together to develop solutions, share ideas, and exchange knowledge. At NuAxis Innovations, we celebrate diversity and the unique perspective each team member brings to his/her job, team, and community. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Linux System Administrator Jnr./Mid for a Full-Time position. 

Job Summary:

• The Linux System Administrator (Jnr./Mid) shall provide senior support for the areas of system administration, data center operations, workstations, virtualization, storage, and network to a complex infrastructure environment through the infrastructure service lifecycle. In addition, Linux System Administrator shall perform the following tasks:
• Install, configure, and administer Red Hat Linux workstation and server environment.
• Address junior system administration responsibilities including user accounts provisioning, and repeatable tasks.
• Resolve tasks and incidents to resolution using the corporate ticketing system.
• Take direction in supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams which could include (but are not limited to) installing applications and triaging advanced security alerts.
• Triage system alerts with guidance from senior staff
• Contribute to creating and updating documentation of procedures and guidelines for internal team use.
• Communicate with team members, clients, users, and other stakeholders using common communication channels.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Red Hat Linux installation, configuration & administration. (3 years min experience)
• Some Experience with configuration and administration of Red Hat Satellite 6.
• Experience in writing administrative shell scripts, e.g., in bash or python, and automation scripts, e.g., Ansible. (2 years min experience)
• Securing/hardening Linux systems following Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs);
• Experience with NFS, NIS, DHCP, AD integration, Automounts, user provisioning, CUPS printing, SMTP, Postfix, Samba/CIFS, TCP/IP, and DNS.
• Experience with Network Attached Storage filesystems, e.g., NetApp storage appliances.
• Deployment, configuration & maintenance of security software, e.g., Symantec virus scanning & BigFix monitoring software.
• Experience writing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs);
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with end users

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with VMware (or other) virtualization.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts & practices.
• Familiarity with Containers, e.g., Docker.
• Any cloud experience.
• Datacenter experience

Other Requirements:

• The work location is Harahan, LA, and remote work is permitted but there will be times the resource will have to go into the Data Center on the client’s main site as needed.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

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Our Profile:

NuAxis is an IT Services firm that is on a mission to make people the center of every government solution by applying the discipline of CX and human-centered design by providing innovative solutions to the U.S. Federal Government using state-of-the-art technologies, architectures, and life cycle management.  We are a Certified Microsoft Gold Partner with extensive Microsoft technologies experience.  Our services portfolio includes Project Management, Customer Experience and Human Centered Design, Application Development, Infrastructure Management, and Security Management.  We offer competitive salaries, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to learn from experts.  

High technology emerging large business with long-standing U.S. Federal Government experience * Visionary executive leadership * Expert professional services team comprised of highly skilled engineers and software developers * Rapid growth over the last several years. 

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled. Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

At NuAxis Innovations, we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a healthy work/life balance. NuAxis Innovations benefits include medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, disability, basic and supplemental life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits. More specific information on benefits eligibility will be provided as part of the interview process.

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