Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer Duration: 12+ Months Location: Richmond, VA Perform Server Administration duties primarily for Red Hat Linux RHEL6, RHEL7, RHEL8. Perform script development, server patching and disk space management as needed. Provide technical support to Database Administrators, Application Administrators, and other IT support staff. Top Skills: Experience with RedHat Linux RHEL6, RHEL7, RHEL8, Satellite, Ansible, Puppet Additional Skills (helpful but not required): SAN attached storage and VMware Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems helpful but not required. Working knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as 2 years experience in server/storage technology Linux server Operating System administration Ansible or Ansible Tower General knowledge, skills, and abilities General knowledge of VMware. General knowledge of NAS/SAN storage concepts. General knowledge of NetApp Ontap. General TCP/IP network knowledge. General IT Linux security knowledge. Primary duties and responsibilities: Installation of server OS, apply OS patches, server applications Script development – languages such as Ansible (yuml), Bash, Python, & PowerShell Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic work with peer IT support teams when needed to identify and fix issues. Maintain Operating Systems software and Applications: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) RHEL storage configuration, including SAN and NAS technology VMWare (bonus) Unitrends disk-based backup (bonus) NetApp OnTap (bonus) Additional responsibilities: 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis Trouble ticket resolution – work with clients to diagnose and fix issues. Adhere to Risk Management, NERC, and Sarbanes Oxley regulations Adhere to department standards, policies, and procedures location Canal Place and occasionally Innsbrook Work environment office and datacenter computer rooms The ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work from a step ladder at heights up to 96”.