IA-UIOWA-AA3-Linux Administrator

October 5, 2023
$0 - $0 / hour

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 5, 2023
  • Offered Salary
    $0 - $0 / hour
  • Expiration date
    January 22, 2024
  • Job Status
    Open
  • Requisition ID
    718926
  • Working Type
    Hybrid
  • Duration
    3 Months and 8 Days
  • Interview Type
    Web Cam Interview Only
  • Work Address
    3281 Ridgeway Drive Coralville, IA 52241

Job Description

This is a 3 month contract with the possibility of extension. Must have clear and proficient written and verbal communication skills. We have need of senior Linux System Administration support, with skills in the following areas

• RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration
• Major and minor OS upgrade
• Scripting languages, including bash and Python
• Ansible automation
• Git repository management
• VMware/deployment methods
• Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC
• Implementing system security best practices
• Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP
• Proficient written and verbal communication

On specified RedHat/CentOS and Ubuntu servers and desktops: plan, execute document and share methods

Contractor Tasks
i. Individual Systems Update (100+ Systems)
1. Security
a. Uninstall FireEye HX agent
b. Install/configure M.S. Defender
c. Review/implement 3rd party recommendations
2. Scheduled jobs analysis
3. Validate/analyze boot files (inittab, systemd, rc.x)
4. Compare /home to passwd file
5. Review/convert chronyd configurations
ii. Migrate Ubuntu Desktops to current version (10 Systems)
iii. Upgrade/migrate Linux servers to latest OS (10 Systems)
iv. Ansible bash-to-yaml conversion
v. Review/Improve logging (syslog-ng)
vi. Review A/D integration (Kerberos with SSSD; LDAPS; OUs)
vii. Replace SSL Certificates (20 Systems)

Responsibilities and required skills

RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration (5 years)
Major and minor OS upgrade (5 years)
Scripting languages, including bash and Python (5 years)
Ansible automation (5 years)
Git repository management (5 years)
VMware/deployment methods (5 years)
Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC (5 years)
Implementing system security best practices (5 years)
Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP (5 years)
Proficient written and verbal communication (0 years)