Job Highlights:
As a Linux Administrator with RGi, you will be directly supporting intelligence community customers with quick reaction support, focused on data, tools and technology. This team is working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure with a true big-data footprint.
Linux Administrators focus on several things on any given day. The main objective is monitoring and acting on any outages on the platform to include hardware and software. Engineers also engage with the tenants and users of the Openstack Cloud Platform via chat services, assisting with any requests they may have. When not monitoring the system or engaging with users, you will be involved in upgrading/deploying applications, R&D on new technologies & services within Openstack or reviewing & updating existing documentation for better readability.
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph
US Citizenship required
As a Linux Administrator you will…
- Monitoring and acting on any hardware and software outages on the platform
- Engaging with tenants and users of the OpenStack Cloud Platform via chat services to assist them with trouble shooting and requests as needed
- Implementing cyber security remediations in close cooperation with the cyber security team
- Upgrading and deploying applications on the platform
- Integrating new hardware into multiple different compute clusters
- Reviewing and updating existing procedures and documentation
Linux Administrator Qualifications:
- Linux administration: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, etc.
- Networking protocols: HAPROXY, DNS, HTTP(S), LDAP(S), SMTP, SNMP, SSSD, etc.
- Scripting languages: Shell, Python, Ansible, RegEx, etc
- Storage: Ceph Storage, SANs, etc
- Cloud Technologies (IasS, SaaS, PaaS): Openstack, Azure, AWS, VMWare
- Containerization: Docker, LXC
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- 8+ years of related experience
Additional Skills We’d Like to See
- Relational databases: MySQL, MariaDB, HadoopDB, etc.
- Certifications: RHCT, RHCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL Foundations
Who we are:
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.
We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
· 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401k with matching
· Escalating vacation time
· Referral bonuses
· Tuition reimbursement
· Professional development training
· Free beverages and snacks
· Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
Grow to be our next leader:
At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.
