What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Linux Engineer position at DMI?
About DMI
DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100 employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories.
About the Opportunity
DMI Inc is looking for a Senior Engineer
This candidate will be responsible for the following:
Self motivated and independent Linux administration
- Responsible for the day-to-day performance of the Managed Service Provider responsible for the quality and reliability of agency's Linux Server systems.
- Provides engineering direction to Managed Service Provider operating Linux Servers for changes in agency's operating procedures and/or the delivery of new Linux based IT projects.
- Interacts and collaborates closely with all Infrastructure support teams and Managed Service providers for Linux-related server issues.
- Work as Managed Service Provider on a daily basis to ensure that the quality and performance of the Linux Server systems meet agency business needs.
- Worked as Managed Service Provider using Linux platforms to ensure they have the tools and support to be successful.
- Acts as an escalation point for issues and incidents related to the Linux environment.
- Responsible for the quality of vendor implementations and adherence to agency's ITS architecture standards.
- Responsible for definition of Linux Server systems related to infrastructure projects.
- Acquires and maintains a solid understanding of the structure, configuration, capacity, and usage of the agency Linux Server environment.
- Participates in and monitors the change management requests related to the Linux environment.
- Works extensively with the Managed Service providers to review all major incidents related to Linux systems, identify root cause for severe and/or recurring incidents, and develops problem resolution plans to prevent these incidents from recurring.
- Reviews the Linux performance metrics and reports on provided by the Managed Service Providers. Identifies issues and recommends remediation plans.
- Works with the managed service providers to establish overall inventory of hardware and software in the Linux environment. Ensures the inventory is kept current.
- Reviews and verify maintenance contracts related to agency's Linux platforms to ensure they match the agency's current inventory and have the appropriate support levels.
- Assists agency managers and directors to develop short term (30-90 day) Linux capacity plans.
- Works closely with Project Managers and Project teams to ensure efficiency and timely milestone completions of tasks related to the Linux environment.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of diverse work experience in IT, and specifically as it relates to Linux on x86 platforms, storage, networking, Active Directory, and messaging.
- Extensive knowledge in Linux OS and Linux Server-based applications and Linux x86 hardware systems.
- Strong understanding of the tools and processes used in managing Linus OS platforms.
- Work experience in a managed services IT environment is preferred.
- Experience in vendor interaction and management.
- Strong communication skills, analytical ability, decisiveness, judgment, and the ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, staff and vendors.
- Strong automation skills. Ansible preferred.
- Strong SSSD and Satellite knowledge
Key Requirements
- Red Hat 6
- Red hat 7
- Red hat 8
- Linux
- Ansible automation
- Ansible Architecture
- REHL
- Troubleshooting
- Independent
- Self motivated
- Automation
- SSSD knowledge
- VSphere knowledge
- Ticket handling
- Patching
- Migrations
- New integrations
- Network Knowledge
- Active Directory knowledge
- Satellite use and management
Qualifications
Location: DC Metro area: 2nd Shift 3pm EST to 11pm EST with Rotating On call schedule.
Physical Requirements: N/A
US Citizenship Required
Working at DMI
DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. We offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:
- Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience.
- Development – Annual performance management, continuing education, and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.
- Financial – Generous 401k matches both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.
- Recognition – Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness – Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, and several other wellness options.
Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company. The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability. DMI maintains a drug-free workplace.
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