Remote Work - Need Systems Engineer III

Must Have:

• Experience maintaining RedHat Enterprise LINUX (RHEL) in a Production Enterprise environment.
• Senior LINUX Engineer (Minimum 7+ Exp with RedHat LINUX)
• Experienced LINUX OS Troubleshooting Skills.
• Knowledgeable in Ansible (Minimum 3+ Exp writing and administering Ansible Playbooks)
• Strong Working Knowledge of LINUX Logic Volume Manger (LVM)
• Working knowledge of basic VMWare supporting LINUX VMs.
• Experience in automation techniques and scripting. (Ansible, TerraForm, Bash).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute technical project plans.
• Experience with orchestration tools.
• Experience with enterprise managing monitoring.
• Experience working in a on physical server and virtual hosted environments.
• Good understanding of ITIL and ITSM Management with Infrastructure and Operations teams.
• Knowledge of LINUX Kernel Tuning
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Needed
• Experience managing Linux-based workloads in Azure Cloud
• Excellent interpersonal / written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Non-Required Skills:

• Working Knowledge of Oracle LINUX.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Relevant certifications such as RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer), RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), or similar credentials are highly desirable and will be considered a plus.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  
  

Job Title: Systems Engineer III

Location : Northern CA, Atlanta, GA and Harrisburg, PA

Contract : 6 Months

The feedback provided by the HM that candidate should have technical strength with LINUX Kernels, LVM, Networking, and other parts of the LINUX OS.

Job Description

Delta Dental Insurance is a leading provider of dental insurance, committed to promoting oral health and wellness across communities. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we strive to deliver high-quality dental coverage and exceptional service to our clients. As a Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer at Delta Dental Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems to support our operations.

Job Description:

Delta Dental Insurance is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and at least 3 years of experience writing Ansible playbooks. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our RHEL-based environments, with specialized expertise in troubleshooting, and supporting Logical Volume Manager (LVM).

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration and Automation:

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and services critical to Delta Dental Insurance's IT infrastructure.
• Manage and administer a diverse range of RHEL servers, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security in accordance with industry best practices and standards.
• Develop and implement robust automation scripts and tools using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to streamline system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Write, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate repetitive tasks, enforce configuration consistency, and simplify system management.
  
  

Troubleshooting:

• Utilize strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex issues affecting RHEL systems, covering a broad range of areas such as performance, network connectivity, and application errors.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to system stability, resource utilization, and service availability, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
  
  

Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Support:

• Provide expert-level support for Logical Volume Manager (LVM) configurations, including volume creation, resizing, and snapshot management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LVM, such as disk space allocation, volume corruption, and performance optimization.
  
  

Security And Compliance:

• Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive security measures to safeguard RHEL systems from potential threats, including unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.
• Conduct regular system updates, patch management activities, and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
  

Collaboration And Documentation:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that seamlessly integrate RHEL systems with other technologies and platforms, such as cloud services and virtualization technologies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines, to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure operational continuity.
  
  

Pre-Screen Questions

• Is a family member or spouse a current or former Delta Dental employee?
• Will resource require sponsorship if they are offered perm conversion?
• Please detail where you candidate has the required 7+ years of experience with RedHat LINUX as a Senior LINUX Engineer.
• Where does your candidate have the required 3+ years of experience writing and administering Ansible Playbooks?