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At Keefe Group, a TKC Holdings Company, we've created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

The Linux Systems Engineer role is responsible for providing mid to high level support on a Linux based infrastructure/application, and network monitoring and diagnostics support. This role will require occasional after hours, non-standard schedules, and evening/night/weekend shifts to support 24/7 operations.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, testing, and implementation of new solutions and services.
• Review and recommend improvements to the existing infrastructure and technologies where applicable.
• Installation, configuration, testing, maintenance and upgrading of operating systems, applications software, hardware, storage, virtualization platforms, and system management tools.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for advising and consulting of new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Interpret security scans and audits to make required adjustments to remediate deficiencies or propose compensating controls.
• Work with IS security team to secure infrastructure systems, including OS and application patching, logging, and monitoring.
• Managing and monitoring of IT infrastructure and applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impacts of issues.
• Perform backup recovery operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Lead support efforts, making sure all applications, servers, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions to the business.
• Will be a Subject Matter Experts on all company software and hardware providing documentation for lower tier administrators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Work with vendors and other IT personnel on problem resolution.
• Provide tier 3 resolutions for complex issues; maintain an occasional on-call status after work hours.

• 3-5 years demonstrated skills in a high-tech environment, emphasizing skills in infrastructure management

• Experience with RedHat Satellite
  
• Experience with IPA/IDM
• Experienced knowledge in Linux/Unix operating systems and command line
• Fundamental knowledge of SAN and NAS storage devices.
• Knowledge of or experience with scripting and automation tools
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP networks and troubleshooting tools
• Diagnose performance problems using available standard performance tools and system indicators
• In-depth knowledge and experience in troubleshooting, problem determination, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Superior analytical skills to assess and resolve issues in a complex technical environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively to resolve client concerns/issues
• Strong attention to detail in a structured environment

Keefe offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

Keefe also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Weekly Pay

• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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