System Reliability Engineer - Contract

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Requirements:

• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Linux (e.g., Amazon Linux, CentOS) and Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with system configuration, management, and maintenance.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions such as AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Datadog or similar solutions.
• Ability to analyze system performance metrics and implement optimizations.
• Experience with patch management, vulnerability assessment, and remediation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automating administrative tasks.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with AWS, specifically in managing EC2 instances, lambdas and containers.
• Familiarity in incident response, troubleshooting, and performing root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
• Implement and maintain monitoring tools to track system performance, availability, and reliability.
• Analyze performance metrics and logs to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create dashboards and alerts for proactive performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine tasks, deployments, and incident responses.
• Use configuration management tools to ensure consistent and repeatable system setups.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for system configurations and network setups.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and apply necessary patches to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with development, DevSecOps, and cloud engineering teams to support application deployments and infrastructure changes.
• Provide technical guidance and support for resolving complex system issues.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance system reliability and performance.