RQ08446 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

Description

· Provide highly specialized senior technical knowledge and coordinating administration, monitoring, management, and implementation of configuration management and automation of processes.

· Provide expertise in working with the right tools and processes to build an efficient and effective automated environment for DevOps.

· Provide expertise in developing and implementing lifecycle management and vulnerability management best practices for Linux and Containerized environments such as Ubuntu and Docker.

· Provide expertise in automation for Linux and Docer infrastructure including the integration with orchestration and automation systems using Ansible, Jenkins.

· Provide expertise in configuration management to keep track of software and operating system configurations.

· Provide expertise with writing code to replace manual infrastructure provisioning.

· Provide expertise with creating automated processes for system monitoring and alerting on downtimes, errors and similar events.

· Provide expertise with configuration of containerized applications in enterprise environment.

· Provide expertise with VMware-based virtualization and cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services

· Deliver high quality technical documentation - upgrade documents, run books, etc.

NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. HSC may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2026, for up to one additional extension term of one year. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

The resource needed till March 31, 2027, will include an option to extend, at the same rate, till March 31, 2027 if Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources is also extended for a further one year, else an RFS under the Successor VOR will be issued for the services required April 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" as consultants may be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills

· Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience

· Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance.

· Management and monitoring of docker based workloads

· Automation utilizing python, ansible and Jenkins

· Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox

· Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware, Cisco Hyperflex

50%

Technical Skills

· IPv4/Ipv6 experience

· Experience with projects relating to 24x7 critical environments and operations

30%

Communications/Analytical Skills

· Ability work in agile dynamic environment

· Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

· Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

· Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

· Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

· Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

20%

MUST HAVES:

· Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience

· Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance.

· Management and monitoring of docker based workloads

· Automation utilizing python, ansible and Jenkins

· Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox

· Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware, Cisco Hyperflex