Infrastructure Engineer Prin

**Job#: 2022306**

**Job Description:**

**Description:** Were currently seeking a highly skilled Senior RHEL Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in managing and enhancing our Linux infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, security, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer and support daily operations of RHEL Linux environments.

- Deploy patches and updates to ensure system security and performance.

- Manage security protocols, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning.

- Lead the upgrade of operating systems from RHEL version 7 to version 8, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal downtime.

- Automate tasks and processes where possible, utilizing scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure related to applications, databases, and network systems.

- Provide expertise in system troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to systems architecture, configurations, processes, and service records.

- Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Linux system administration, specifically with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

- Strong knowledge of system security measures, experience with SELinux, and firewall configurations.

- Proficient in scripting for automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues effectively.

- Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with remote teams.

- Certifications in RHEL (RHCE, RHCSA) or similar are highly desirable.

NICE TO HAVE - Amazon Web Services

- Proficient in managing AWS infrastructure, particularly in identity, storage, and compute services.

- Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure ensuring seamless integration with Linux environments.

6 month contract with potential to hire but not guaranteed.

Will consider candidates that reside in the EST or CST time zone.

Potential for weekend or evening work as needed - manager would typically have the worker take time off during normal business hours to stay within 40hr/week.

Pay Rate: $55-65.36/hr

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexic*