Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator

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Kentro is hiring an experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) System Administrator to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Woodlawn MD. The qualified applicant will become part of our Federal Clients operating unit which focuses on Healthcare IT solutions for our federal government clients.

Responsibilities:

• Administering Red Hat Satellite Server
• Working collaboratively with the cyber security engineering team to create and deploy Ansible solutions for a distributed data and center infrastructure environment
• Delivering baseline configurations of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to include:
• Examining the current server configurations and scaling as necessary.
• Configuring Ansible to integrate with the Satellite server.
• Configuring Ansible to integrate with VMware vCenter.

• Creating/configuring baseline playbooks projects and templates in the Ansible Automation Platform.
• Testing all created Ansible Automation Platform playbooks projects and templates in all environments to ensure proper working order.
• Deploying environments using Ansible Automation Platform.
• Knowledge of GIT
• Update system and process documentation user guides diagrams and SOPs as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem resolution on Linux systems performance health and configuration.
• Assure best practices and standards are implemented and adhered to for software systems.

Location: Hybrid in Woodlawn MD

Salary Range: $. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography market demand skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• CompTIA Security certification
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of RedHat patching with Satellite server NFS user administration LDAP client disk administration (LVM/XFS/ext3/ext4 and technologies
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting systems to find root causes or problems while multiple applications are running
• Applied knowledge of VMware and Tomcat
• Applied knowledge of custom software and offtheshelf software integrating with Red Hat
• Possess effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling longterm mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications 27001:::2015 and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

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Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and inperson e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to selfidentify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please email .

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