Linux System Administrator

JOB DUTIES

• Maintains essential IT hardware, software, operating systems, and applications independently.
• Performs Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Helps employees to access technical resources by troubleshooting complex IT issues and assessing unusual problems.
• Provides support and administration for all O365 related products.
• Performs VMware maintenance and configuration.
• Designs and manages application interfaces and dependencies.
• Provides architectural design and support for multiple application platforms.
• Develops and maintains platform diagrams and network documentation.
• Ensures Business Continuance plans remain viable and meet company goals.
• Provides tier 3 troubleshooting as required.
• Leads in upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and hardware.
• Mentors lower level employees.
• Creates and manages system permissions and user accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience resolving recovery procedures and experience working with a variety of operating systems and systems performance-monitoring tools.
• Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of VMware virtualization technology.
• Detailed knowledge of O365 products.
• Detailed knowledge of Active directory and Group Policy.
• Detailed knowledge of various IT infrastructure hardware (servers, switches, SAN fabric, and mid-range platforms.
• Knowledge of a wide range of programming languages with strong problem-solving skills to analyze unusual IT problems.
• Scripting (Linux shell, PowerShell).
• Detailed knowledge of application requirements such as security, performance, reliability, and redundancy.
• Knowledge of modern network designs including operational aspects and security.
• Detailed knowledge of application requirements such as security, performance, reliability, and redundancy.
• Strong problem determination skills and ability to work under pressure are essential to this job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, business analysts and testers.
• Knowledge/experience of cloud architecture methodologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Extensive Experience with and knowledge of IT infrastructure such as servers, routers, switches, LAN, firewalls, security updates, etc.
• Experience in project management and mentoring others in resolving lower level issue.