Why this role stands out
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape critical architecture within a high-impact, hybrid cloud environment while earning a highly competitive salary of up to $200,000. If you are a motivated Linux expert with a passion for automation and collaborative problem-solving, you will thrive in this talented team and accelerate your career growth. Apply today to leverage your skills in this dynamic, mission-driven position.
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Responsibilities
- Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs. Looking for an innovative, motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience. Knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus. Must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions. Required skills:
- Linux administration experience including configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
- Experience deploying COTS/FOSS services on Linux systems
- Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
- Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
- Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners Desired skills: Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling Experience with aws-cli and boto3 Requirements:
- Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.
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