Linux Systems Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce's client in Cary, NC is looking for a remote Linux Systems Administrator to provide IT support of Hosted Solutions on-prem and in the cloud.Summary:As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will use your communication and technical skills to support both internal and external customers. You will help maintain Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements by fulfillment of delivery items, as well as identifying and recommending solutions to improve the performance, reliability, and standardization of our hosted solutions. This candidate must sit in the EST, while North Carolina is preferred.Responsibilities: The Linux Systems Administrator will perform daily administrative activities for all hosting servers including analyzing, installation, maintenance, adjustments, and general troubleshooting in multiple environments, including a secure regulated environment Develop, leverage, and discover opportunities for automation within the hosted customer environment in a manner that meets technical and regulatory requirements Utilize ServiceNow ticketing system to address and resolve customer concerns and requests Work collaboratively within the team and other teams to fulfil requests and resolve issues Maintain knowledge of diverse infrastructure architecture, security policies, standards, and consistently apply those practices The Linux Systems Administrator will troubleshoot hardware, software, and performance problems while developing step-by-step documentation Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotationREQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5+ years of experience in a heterogeneous, dynamic, customer-focused environment Minimum 4 years of experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux or other Linux distribution Support experience with virtualization technology (VMware) and/or public cloud providers (AWS/Azure) Wide breadth of experience with infrastructure architecture including servers, networks, storage, and backup, with a strong understanding of how everything fits together Experience with any scripting language (Bash preferred) You're curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable; These are our values and influence everything we doNice to have: Collaborative team experience with superior problem-solving skills Experience with LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory integration within UNIX/Linux Familiarity with NIST and/or ISO standards, or work experience in regulated industries such as government, health care, and financial institutions Experience in a hosting environment or with applications such as Nginx, Squid, Postfix, etc. and the networking glue that binds them togetherKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.