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
*This job posting is for a potential upcoming opening, and we encourage interested candidates to apply for future consideration.
As a Linux Administrator you will…
- Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations, and servers.
- Coordinate, direct and perform complex software installations, upgrades, and patching to operating systems and layered software packages.
- Troubleshoot complex issues between hardware and software components
- Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
- Continually monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
- Ensure workstation server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities.
- Plan and implement the modernization of servers.
- Implement and promote standard operating procedures and schedules.
- Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Infrastructure support for the Open Stack environment
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
- 5+ 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading geospatial expert working with Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients to achieve mission success and solutions for varied mission-critical programs. Projects at RGi span a wide range of software and analytical methodologies and lie at the intersection of software development and geospatial intelligence. We work with soldiers and geospatial analysts to produce solutions that allow them to develop better situational understanding of complex operational pictures. We do everything from data collection to UI/UX development and advanced deep learning, using a broad toolset including Python, C#, and ArcGIS. Our projects include cutting-edge R&D efforts, as well as large mission programs incorporating data processing/optimization, data dissemination techniques, visualization, and collaboration across the commercial and government sectors.
At RGi, we also pride ourselves on our company culture. We ensure that our work environment is a welcoming and fun place for everyone. In addition to offering competitive benefits, including company-paid healthcare and company vacations, we also embody the following values:
BE UNIQUELY YOU: You are a name, not a number…quirks and all. We embrace diversity and individuality.
TRUST IS A TWO-WAY STREET: Our leadership proves they have our best interests in mind through their actions. They put people over profits. There is earned mutual trust.
JUMP THROUGH FLAMING HOOPS: We feel a part of the mission, we don’t just do what is expected. We go above and beyond to innovate and create solutions…making an immediate and important impact.
SPEAK UP: We embrace and maintain open communication across the company. We voice our concerns, questions, comments, suggestions, and praise.
PAY IT FORWARD: We give back to our community, not because we have to but because we genuinely care.
