Job Description

We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator who will be responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems. This position will also monitor systems to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support system availability.

• Perform analysis of system needs; contribute, coordinate and facilitate the design, architecture, integration, and installation of products and services.
• Establish procedures for management of system users, user environments, directories, and security for each division based on environmental needs.
• Set up and maintain systems operation.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Perform system troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose problems.
• Coordinate installation of hardware and software.
• Monitor and maintain system stability.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of system configurations.
• Test, evaluate, configure, and install products.

Requirements:

• 4-10 years of Linux systems administration experience.
• On call support as when required.
• Red Hat certifications preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or related.
• Possess a strong aptitude towards automating and timely completion of standard/routine tasks.
• Must be able to work flexible hours on-site.
• Must be able to work in a complex, dynamic team environment and possess good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work well with a talented team of IT professionals.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and in an articulate, professional manner.
• Experience with automation and configuration control systems like Ansible, Puppet or Chef.
• Expert level experience with virtualization, Cisco UCS, and AWS Cloud admin (Route 53, EC2, S3, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Linux/UNIX technologies i.e. LAMP, (shell) scripting languages, and command line.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments on a daily basis.

This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level.