Linux Administrator

Job Description

We are hiring for a Linux Administrator onsite 5 days a week in Albuquerque, NM.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain a public trust security clearance.

Be onsite 5 days a week in our office in Albuquerque, NM.

Required:

Enterprise Linux Administration.

Multiple years of active delivery of IT projects based on VMware technologies.

Relevant experience, including customer-facing and IT consulting, with Public Sector customers.

Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent and confident communications and interpersonal skills.

Proficient organizational skills.

A high level of energy and enthusiasm.

Able to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience.

Desired industry certifications from vendors such as Cisco, EMC, Citrix, AWS, CompTIA, and Microsoft are a plus.

ITIL Foundation certification required, must get within 6 months of hire.

Desired:

Ten (10) years of experience in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting Linux.

Experience delivering on infrastructure automation, hybrid cloud implementation, server and desktop virtualization, server consolidation.

Experience with Linux Scripting.

Experience with storage area networks, network attached storage, and hyper converged storage (vSAN).

Knowledge of modern software development methodologies such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean.

Project management experience and familiarity.

Adapt to quickly changing priorities.

Customer service skills and excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written).

Positive customer service attitude.

Proactive approach to problem solving.

Strong documentation, diagramming, and reporting skills.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SME for all Linux Administration (Multiple Distros/Appliances).

Maintain current Oracle Linux Environment.

Maintain Oracle Linux Patching.

Maintain Oracle Linux VM Templates.

Required to work with VMware vCenter, VMware Aria Operations integrated with VMware Aria Operations for Logs, VMware Aria Automation Assist with patching and maintaining existing VMware environment.

Maintain ESXi and vCenter hosts and virtual machines already hosted in the existing environments.

Maintain F5 Big-IP LTM Load Balancing Administration and Patching.

Maintain system, security, implementation, best practice, run books, operational, end user training, and network documentation.

Coordinate activities to support the virtualization environment with the various teams.

Develop and maintain test scripts and ensure proper execution of all scripts.

Document test results in the proper log and/or tracking systems.

Ensure that all documentation on processes and procedures is available and updated regularly.

Ensure that test designs and documentation support selected client, agency or industry standards and timelines.

Execute defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation.

Formulate and define specifications for operating system applications or modify and maintain existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.

Implement pilot projects based on VMware technologies (VCF, NSX).

Integrate hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) into the existing and new environments.

Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities independently.

Provide reporting on an ad-hoc basis for the environment and duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience, and highly prefer ten (10) years in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting VMware products.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $75K to $85K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

Training and Development OpportunitiesCompany Description

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business for both the federal government and commercial enterprises. Chickasaw Federal serves as the government contracting arm of Chickasaw Nation Industries, while our Filtration, Manufacturing, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation lines of business serve commercial enterprises.

With approximately 1,800 employees and operations in over 40 states, as well as 5+ OCONUS locations scattered throughout the Caribbean, European, African, and Pacific regions, CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered proven solutions. When you join us at CNI, you’ll be part of a team that contributes directly to supporting the economic development within the Chickasaw Nation community. A portion of our profits goes towards education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care, and community support programs designed specifically for Chickasaw citizens. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with an organization full of happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with CNI! Come join us today and serve a purpose bigger than yourself.

Full-time

Hybrid remote