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Rachel Wiseman
Senior Linux Administrator
Posted: 05/16/2024
2024-05-16
2024-10-16
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: IT / Engineering
Job Number: 7876
Pay Rate: 100,000
Job Description
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a skilled and experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our high-growth organization. This role is fully onsite in Fort Worth, TX 76102, with flexible hours and a rotational on-call schedule. The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of Linux-based systems, with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and optimizing performance. This role offers a salary range of $100-125K plus annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
Job Responsibilities:
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Job Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure high availability and performance.
- Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain security and stability.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access levels to ensure data security and integrity.
- Implement and maintain system backup and recovery strategies to minimize downtime and ensure data protection.
- Monitor and analyze system logs and events to identify and mitigate security threats or vulnerabilities.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including server and network connectivity problems.
- Collaborate with the IT team to design and implement system enhancements and optimizations.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration guides, procedures, and policies.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to Linux system administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
- Proven work experience as a Linux Systems Administrator or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, Ubuntu), including installation, configuration, and administration.
- Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) for task automation and system management.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with networking protocols, services, and security (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, BIG-IP devices).
- Knowledge of system monitoring and management tools (e.g., SNMP monitoring configuration, Solarwinds, Ansible, OPCON).
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot system performance and connectivity issues.
- Strong understanding of system security principles and best practices.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Professional certifications in Linux administration (e.g., LPIC, RHCE) or related areas.
- 5+ years of Linux Administration experience in a virtualized environment.
- Experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN) and security compliance.
- Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and configuration management (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible).
- Familiarity with database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL).
- Strong understanding of web servers and related technologies (e.g., Apache, Nginx).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Solid understanding of NIM, AIX, and IDM (nice to have, but not required).
- Flexible hours within normal work hours; previous employees have worked onsite from 6am-4pm or 9am-6pm
- Must be willing to work on-call as required (rotational schedule every 3 weeks, with 1-2 calls after hours during busy months)
- Benefits: 401K match, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
- High-growth organization with advancement opportunities
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