SAP SAP NS2 Senior Linux Administrator - Virtual 

United States, Virginia 

978943615

This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role.

As a Senior Linux Subject Matter Expert, you will be supporting multiple build and operations managed service provider teams hosting Cloud based ERP services.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years Linux Administration experience supporting production environments
• Deep understanding of Linux networking
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret, CompTIA Sec+, and a Linux certification (e.g., LPIC-2 or RHCE). Certifications required within 90 days of start.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux storage technologies, like logical volume manager (LVM), network file system (NFS), and Common Internet File System (CIFS)
• Experience with systemd, including configuring custom services
• Experience with Linux firewall technologies like firewalld and iptables
• Expert in Linux troubleshooting and debugging skills; have a passion for problem-solving and investigation
• Expert with shell scripting (Bash or Korn)
• Experience with integrating Linux with Active Directory using System Security Services Daemon (SSSD)
• Experience with writing and using automation with frameworks like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience with Python or similar languages like Perl and Ruby with a focus on automation
• Candidate would be expected to be proficient with Python within three months
• Experienced with automated Linux patch management in an enterprise environment
• Experience with reviewing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Nessus ACAS output to determine the best corrective action
• Experience implementing Linux OS hardening, auditing, and host level intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Highly skilled in identifying performance bottlenecks, identifying anomalous system behavior, and resolving root cause of service issues.
• Understanding of OS Virtualization and/or Cloud concepts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• multitask with several customers, coworkers, and projects
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to deliver high-quality deliverables

Preferred Skills:

• Prefer Red Hat Certified Engineer (CE) certification
• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines STIGs (Preferred)
• Experience with managing large numbers of Linux hosts
• AWS certifications
• Experience with change control procedures related to altering customer systems in an enterprise environment
• Integration with LDAP (Windows and/or UNIX based)
• Hand-on experience using AWS SSM for Configuration/Patch Management
• Experience using and configuring Tripwire or Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment (AIDE)
• Experience with Splunk configuration and installation

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