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Our client is seeking a Linux SysOps Technical Lead in Atlanta, GA.

Role Description

The Linux SysOps Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Linux infrastructure. This includes managing a team of system administrators, monitoring performance of systems, ensuring security compliance, and addressing day-to-day issues. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge and have excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills.

Lead Responsibilities:
• Technical review and assessment of the work of other team members.
• Advise IT Management on technical issues and preferred solution.
• Collaborating with other teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain issues, protocol, processes, and solutions.
• Time management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as needed.
• Ensuring that industry best practices are adhered to.
• Advise on new technology that could improve and enhance It Infrastructure.
• Assess and offer guidance on implementing emerging technologies for enhancing IT infrastructure management.
Technical Responsibilities:
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers.
• Ensure that security best practices are adhered to for all systems.
• Review IT Systems, ensuring that security and OS vulnerabilities are applied.
• Review of IT Systems eliminating single points of failure, thus increasing system availability.
• Recognize routine task that can be automated.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications:
• Deep expertise in Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat 8,9, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible AAP, Puppet, Github).
• Extensive experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Working experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of network protocols, services, and security.
• Must possess stellar troubleshooting skills, being able to identify root cause of issues.
• Experience in managing and maintaining SAN storage infrastructure.
• Experience in configuring and tuning system and application monitoring.
• Experience in deploying, configuring, troubleshooting software applications.
• Experience with RedHat Satellite and Oracle Linux Manager.
• Knowledge of databases such as SQL, MS SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, Redis, Cassandra, Oracle, PostgreSQL and/or Mongo
• Must be a motivated self-starter that stays current on industry trends and technologies.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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