Linux System Administrator - American Technology Consulting

Job Description:We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Systems Administrator to join ourteam supporting the infrastructure needs of a local government agency. Thisposition focuses on managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)systems, with responsibilities in Kubernetes (K8s) administration and ELK stackmaintenance. The role will involve mostly system administration with some cloudinfrastructure work, as we continue our ongoing migration to the cloud.Key Responsibilities:• Manage, configure, and maintain RHEL servers in a production environment.• Perform regular system patching, updates, and vulnerability management acrossmultiple systems.• Administer and support Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability andscalability.• Monitor and troubleshoot systems using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)stack for log management and analysis.• Work with other teams to ensure system security, optimize performance, andmanage backups.• Assist in ongoing migration of infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)and maintain hybrid infrastructure during the transition.• Implement automation for system management tasks, ensuring efficiency andrepeatability.• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to streamline deployment processesand maintain compliance with government regulations.• Support disaster recovery planning, including testing failover capabilitiesand restoring operations in case of failure.Required Qualifications:• 3-5 years of experience in Linux systems administration (preferably RHEL).• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) administration and orchestration.• Experience with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for monitoringand log analysis.• Strong knowledge of system patching, updates, and security management in anenterprise environment.• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar.• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is a strong plus.• Certifications in RHEL, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), and/or Google Cloud are highlydesirable.• Experience in cloud migrations or hybrid cloud environments.Additional Information:• This position is based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana, working with thelocal government IT department.• The contract is full-time with no specified end date, providing long-termstability.• You will be part of a team modernizing infrastructure and migrating servicesto the cloud, providing a great opportunity for skill development in GCP andcloud infrastructure.