Apex Systems

Job#: 2071396

Job Description:

For immediate response, please send to jbowser@apexsystems.com: Updated WORD resume, desired hourly/salary rate, and best time to speak!

Position: RHEL Systems Engineer

Location: National Harbor, MD (HYBRID - 2 days onsite)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire (BRAND NEW 5 YEAR CONTRACT)

Conversion Rate: Starting at $140K

MUST HAVE:

• Authorized to work in the US | Ability to obtain a DHS PT (Heavy Financial/Criminal Check)
• LCAT: MS & 10 years OR BS & 13 years OR AS & 15yrs OR 17+ Years
• Strong RedHat Enterprise Linux, DevOps/Ansible, and Automation experience
• Must be open to obtaining ITILv4 within 6 months of starting

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for infrastructure automation
• Implement and manage configuration management using Ansible across our RHEL systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Ansible deployments and RHEL environments
• Optimize existing Ansible code and RHEL configurations for improved performance and efficiency
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate Ansible automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Manage and maintain RHEL systems, including patch management, upgrades, and security hardening
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and developments in Ansible, RHEL, and related technologies
• Ensure compliance with current security policies and remediations
• Proactively monitor and measure systems performance to detect trends and catch problems before users are impacted
• Respond to systems alerts, triage, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents
• Work closely with other support teams to ensure incident events are handled in a timely manner
• Handle incoming technical escalations from Service Desk, Network Operations Security Center, Tier II, and other support teams
• Document and map architecture of the current RHEL environment and support the development of an Infrastructure Automation roadmap
• Assist with postmortem related activities and support various efforts related to operational improvements
• Based on recommendations from management, implement new and improved processes, change processes, perform new tasks, create reports, and address ad-hoc requests
• Contribute to documentation in the Knowledge Base, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions, and job aids
• Continuously cross-train to also support other technical tasks and responsibilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Work on-call rotation to respond to incident escalations
• Expert troubleshooting of Amazon Linux, CentOS 7.4, CentOS 7.9, RHEL 6.1, RHEL 7.9, Ubuntu 18.04, and other Linux server operating systems
• Strong scripting and PowerShell skills
• Experience building, configuring, hardening Windows and Linux servers
• Experience using Service Now service management software (or similar tool) to document incidents and service requests

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Previous DHS or DoD experience
• The following certifications are highly desired:
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation
• COMPTIA A+, Network+, or Security+
• Any other applicable Linux certifications

Knowledgeable of Problem Management best practice and processes

Prior experience with design, development, and management of cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services in both the Commercial and Government Cloud space

Significant experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)

What We Can Offer You

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Pay Range:

$81 - $81 per hour