Linux System Administrator

Job Summary:

• Platform Stand up – Software installation
• Change implementation – system upgrades, RMA, automation (scripting)
• Problem Management – Identify service impacting trends and work with the development teams to implement long term solutions.
• Incident Mitigation – On call rotation to mitigate incident.
• Work is performed in a 24/7 operations environment. Must be available to work weekends and holidays on an on call basis.

Role and Responsibilities

• System administration of Linux
• Provide 2nd level support of Linux for supported services
• Resolve problems and issues occurred on the Linux servers within the times specified in the SLA
• Work through problems and issues to obtain root cause analysis
• Support planning and install of new operating system releases to maintain software currency.
• Plan and install upgrades/new software, including some local customization.
• Support planning and installation of system software patches to fix identified problems.
• Manage system & software configurations (via change control)
• Manage clusters

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• Engineering, Computer Science
• Generally requires 2-3 years related experience
• 1+ years of Operations experience in a 24×7 Environment.
• Strong understanding of the following technologies:
• Unix/Linux Environments (Redhat and Centos)
• Scripting and automation (bash, python, etc…)
• Kubernetes and Jenkins.
• Proven experience and skill with network troubleshooting and configuration.
• Proven experience and skill with server hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Experience defining, implementing, and monitoring IT services is a plus.
• Exposure and familiarity with new product integration.
• Males only.