CVP is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to join our team supporting the USDA. 

• Provide infrastructure support.  
• Installation of new OS to physical and virtual
• Configure the OS to use an IP addresses and DNS servers.
• Patch the REHL 8 and 9 Operating System and manage other vulnerabilities that are found in the Operating System. 
• Create standardized steps, write, maintain and execute scripts, such as python, Powershell and shell, that automate administrator operations.
• Troubleshoot procedures and technical information to identify incidents and carry out the resolution process, research issues that do not have a recognized solution and prepare a resolution process for them.
• Assist in tweaking the performance of the system.  They are responsible for the development and maintenance of configuration management solutions.
• Collaborate with other teams to push for better security practices across an organization’s applications and deploy solutions to enhance productivity.
• Create and maintain documentation on systems related to IT and knowledge base areas.
• Rack and stack servers
• Assist in maintaining Computer Management Database (CMDB)
• Linux Admins use the following tools to support the Linux infrastructure:  VCenter, Active Directory, Centrify, Ansible, Satellite, GitHub, Nagios, and Tanium.
• Excels in customer support with troubleshooting OS configurations for application needs

• Must be eligible to obtain a federal security clearance (US Citizenship Required)
• 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience or comparable training.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 and 9) OS
• Experience configuring Linux OS to use NAS/SAN storage devices
• Knowledge of Physical and Virtual systems (vmWare & HyperVisor)
• Demonstrate initiative to learn new technologies and the ability to provide support for new technologies.

Desired Skills

• Experience  (not simply “knowledge of”) with Ansible, Satellite, GitLab or Tanium is a plus.
• Jenkins, Puppet, Cloud-native management and deployment capabilities are a plus.
• Linux+ or RedHat Certifications.
• Training/Experience with Microsoft Server Administration strongly preferred