Lucid Technologies Inc

INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [September 20, 21, 22] only to submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.

We have need of senior Linux System Administration support, with skills in the following areas

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

Red Hat/Cent OS & 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 Red Hat/Cent OS and Ubuntu servers and desktops:  plan, execute document and share methods 

Contractor Tasks

Individual Systems Update (100+ Systems)

Security

Uninstall FireEye HX agent

Install/configure M.S. Defender

Review/implement 3rd party recommendations

Scheduled jobs analysis

Validate/analyze boot files (inittab, systemd, rc.x)

Compare /home to passwd file

Review/convert chronyd configurations

Migrate Ubuntu Desktops to current version (10 Systems)

Upgrade/migrate Linux servers to latest OS (10 Systems)

Ansible bash-to-yaml conversion

Review/Improve logging (syslog-ng)

Review A/D integration (Kerberos with SSSD; LDAPS; OUs)

Replace SSL Certificates (20 Systems)

RedHat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration Required 5 Years

Major and minor OS upgrade Required 5 Years

Scripting languages, including bash and Python Required 5 Years

Ansible automation Required 5 Years

Git repository management Required 5 Years

VMware/deployment methods Required 5 Years

Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC Required 5 Years

Implementing system security best practices Required 5 Years

Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP Required 5 Years

Proficient written and verbal communication Required