Linux Systems Engineer Job in Bethesda, Maryland US
Job Description
The Senior Linux System Administrator (SA) will perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support and upgrades for Linux operating systems, workstations and servers. Platforms to be supported include Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Linux-based security appliances. The Senior Linux SA will implement solutions as approved, ensuring that upgrades and changes comply with established guidelines. This individual will work with the team to develop High Performance Computing solutions using cluster/grid technologies in support of cutting edge medical research. He/she will work with the team responsible for the planning and development of a robust and scalable management infrastructure for Linux computing resources.
Required Skills
* 8-10 years of Linux Administration Experience
* Experience with High Performance Computing
* Experience supporting centralized management systems
* Familiarity with industry best practices for Linux server security; ability to implement organizational security standards on Linux platform
* Experience with automated software update mechanisms such as yum, up2date and apt-get
* Demonstrated oral and written communications skills
* Enjoys working in a collaborative, team environment
* Strong troubleshooting skills
* Strong documentation skills
* Knowledge of NFS and SMB implementation and the configuration of static mounts
* Knowledge of logical volume management, RAID, NAS, SAN, HBAs and multipathing
* Experience with the configuration of Apache 1.x and 2.x, and SSL setup
* Proficient in scripting
After hours work may occasionally be required for pre-planned maintenance or troubleshooting. (M)
Desired Skills
* Experience with Sun Grid Engine
* Knowledge of GPFS
* Knowledge of MySQL
* Experience with software configuration and installation
* Experience in a scientific or academic environment experience
Education
Requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Experience
10+ years of related experience
Requirements
Ability to lift 60 lbs.
Hazards
None known.
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