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Senior IT System Administrator

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$79.90K - $108.20K/yr

Puppet Enterprise, and Satellite. * Experience in software application containerization and cloud ... Red Hat Certified System Administrator Certificate * Minimum 6 years of experience with RHEL system ...

Linux Administrator Location : Sunnyvale, CA (On-site) Employment Type : Full-Time Reports To ... Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet) and monitoring tools. * Excellent ...

Senior IT System Administrator

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$73.20K - $99.10K/yr

Responsibilities : • Minimum 6 years of experience with RHEL system administration, • Puppet ... Administrator Certificate • Minimum 6 years of experience with RHEL system administration • ...

... Puppet (Puppet is preferred) Prior advanced-level experience with computer networking, and storage Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience with at ...

Linux System Administrator Overview We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator with ... Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Puppet, Ansible, or similar configuration ...

Systems Administrator/SR (32068)

Phoenix, AZ

$85.40K - $115.70K/yr

... Systems Administrator/SR to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona . This is an ONSITE position ... servers -Write Puppet modules to deploy applications / infrastructure -Help develop tools to ...

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Puppet Administrator information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Puppet Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Puppet Administrator, you need strong expertise in systems administration, configuration management, scripting (such as Ruby or Python), and experience with Linux/Unix environments. Familiarity with Puppet Enterprise or Open Source Puppet, version control systems like Git, and relevant certifications such as Puppet Certified Practitioner are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help administrators work effectively with development and operations teams. These skills are crucial for automating infrastructure, ensuring consistency, and supporting scalable, reliable IT environments.

What are some common challenges Puppet Administrators face when managing large-scale infrastructure, and how can they address them?

Puppet Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing code consistency across multiple environments, handling complex dependency relationships, and ensuring smooth deployments without downtime. To address these, it's crucial to implement robust version control practices, modularize Puppet code, and use testing frameworks like RSpec-puppet for validation. Collaboration with development and operations teams also helps in identifying configuration issues early, ensuring smoother automation and infrastructure management.

What is a Puppet Administrator?

A Puppet Administrator is an IT professional responsible for managing and automating the configuration of servers and systems using Puppet, an open-source configuration management tool. They write and maintain Puppet manifests and modules, ensure the consistent deployment of configurations, and troubleshoot automation issues. Puppet Administrators play a key role in DevOps teams by streamlining software deployments, maintaining system integrity, and improving operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Puppet Administrator vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectPuppet AdministratorDevOps Engineer
CertificationsRelevant certifications like Puppet Certified ProfessionalCertifications such as AWS, Docker, or Jenkins often preferred
Work EnvironmentFocus on configuration management and automation toolsBroader scope including CI/CD, cloud, and infrastructure automation
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments managing infrastructure automationTech companies, startups, and enterprises implementing continuous delivery

While Puppet Administrators specialize in managing infrastructure using Puppet, DevOps Engineers have a broader role encompassing automation, deployment, and integration across various tools and platforms. Both roles require automation skills, but DevOps Engineers typically have a wider scope of responsibilities.

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Senior IT System Administrator

Senior IT System Administrator

ECS

Warner Robins, GA • On-site

$79.90K - $108.20K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior IT System Administrator to work in our Warner Robins, GA office.
ECS is seeking a highly qualified Senior IT System Administrator with an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance and have a Security + CE and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certificate to work on our project at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment. Must hold and maintain a valid Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
The candidate will be involved with product sustainment, product development, lab support, and engineering services in support of the Operational Flight Program (OFP), Test Program Set (TPS) development and support, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance software and Mission Support (MS) business lines. Candidate will assist in evaluating current systems, planning of large-scale system projects, purchasing, installing and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Minimum 6 years of experience with RHEL system administration,
  • Puppet Enterprise, and Satellite.
  • Experience in software application containerization and cloud technologies including AWS or MS Azure.

  • TS/SCI Clearance
  • Security + CE Certificate
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator Certificate
  • Minimum 6 years of experience with RHEL system administration,
  • Puppet Enterprise, and Satellite.
  • Experience in software application containerization and cloud technologies including AWS or MS Azure.
  • Individual(s) will be expected to perform at a Senior/SME level with minimal to no assistance from junior level organic staff.