Linux System Administrator/ Webcam Interview/Hybrid Work Schedule 2-3 Days/Rates: USD 91/hr C2C/1099: USD 85/hr W2 hr OR (USD 66/hr W2 + USD 20/hr PD)
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Contract
2 days ago
$70 - $80 USD
Key skills
PythonShellBashAWSAmazon Web ServicesTerraformEC2S3RDS
About this role
JD NCFAST 801393: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires the assistance of Linux (RedHat) administrator(s) for the implementation and operational support of (NC FAST) Applications on AWS/Hybrid cloud.
The primary role is to install and configure the Linux operating system as well as manage and maintain Linux-based systems on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The position will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and more. It will also be responsible for System maintenance by reviewing error logs, system backups, monitoring system performance to prevent slowdowns and disruptions, License deployments and setup, may include setting up a Linux Satellite server and deployment manager, and providing any needed technical support. Strong knowledge of Linux administration, AWS, and networking are required for this role. This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends to meet business needs.
Manage, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across development, staging, and production environments
Build New and Manage existing home-grown Linux scripts for ongoing Operations using shell scripting (Bash/Python)
Handle User management, permissions, and accesscontrol (RBAC, sudo policies)
Manage patching, upgrades, and package installation based on Dev and Security team advice.
Implement system hardening and least privilege security best practices
Manage and Upgrade Support for backup and recovery processes at the OS level
Collaborate with Application Development and other Operation team members for deployment strategies and environment stability
Perform system monitoring, performance tuning,and troubleshooting
Maintain Documentation for system configurations and procedures
Work experience on AWS Storage (FSx, EBS, EFS, S3)and Terraform is plus.