Linux with Devops Scripting || Alpharetta, GA(onsite)

Title :Linux with Devops Scripting Location : Alpharetta, GA(onsite) Mode : Contract || Long Term We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator with strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with hardware and operating system troubleshooting, with scripting abilities and familiarity with DevOps and cloud technologies being valuable assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across development, testing, and production environments
• Perform hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolution for physical and virtual servers
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning solutions
• Manage system patches, updates, and security configurations in compliance with organizational standards
• Troubleshoot complex OS-level issues including kernel panics, file system corruption, and network connectivity problems
• Configure and maintain system services, daemons, and application stacks (Apache, Nginx, databases, etc.)
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies using PAM, SELinux, and firewall configurations
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployments and infrastructure automation

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) or CentOS environments
• Strong knowledge of Linux system architecture, boot process, and kernel management
• Expertise in hardware troubleshooting including servers, storage arrays, and network equipment
• Proficiency with system diagnostics tools and methodologies for root cause analysis
• Experience with package management (RPM, YUM, DNF) and repository configuration
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs)
• Knowledge of storage technologies including LVM, RAID configurations, and file systems (ext4, XFS)
• Experience with virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure during outages

Good to Have

• Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and system administration tasks
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Awareness of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based Linux instances
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• CompTIA Linux+ or similar certifications

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing abilities
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with technology trends

Saurav Kumar APPLAB Systems [email protected]

609-629-2048 Ext - 551 4365 Route 1 South, Suite 105

Princeton, NJ -08540

www.applabsystems.com