Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator (718926)

Location:- Des Moines, IA

Client :- State of IOWA

VISA STATUS :- US CITIZEN AND GREEN CARD

This is a 3 month contract with the possibility of extension. Must have clear and proficient written and verbal communication skills. We have need of senior Linux System Administration support, with skills in the following areas

RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration
Major and minor OS upgrade
Scripting languages, including bash and Python
Ansible automation
Git repository management
VMware/deployment methods
Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC
Implementing system security best practices
Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP
Proficient written and verbal communication


On specified RedHat/CentOS and Ubuntu servers and desktops: plan, execute document and share methods

Contractor Tasks
i. Individual Systems Update (100+ Systems)
1. Security
a. Uninstall FireEye HX agent
b. Install/configure M.S. Defender
c. Review/implement 3rd party recommendations
2. Scheduled jobs analysis
3. Validate/analyze boot files (inittab, systemd, rc.x)
4. Compare /home to passwd file
5. Review/convert chronyd configurations
ii. Migrate Ubuntu Desktops to current version (10 Systems)
iii. Upgrade/migrate Linux servers to latest OS (10 Systems)
iv. Ansible bash-to-yaml conversion
v. Review/Improve logging (syslog-ng)
vi. Review A/D integration (Kerberos with SSSD; LDAPS; OUs)
vii. Replace SSL Certificates (20 Systems)