Operational Technology – Ot – Linux Specialist
| Company | United Parcel Service (UPS) |
|---|---|
| Location | Doraville, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of database design principles, user requirements identification, and the importance of maintaining and updating databases
- Basic understanding of technical support and enterprise systems
- Ability to identify business problems that require research and source relevant information; reviews literature/data related to research questions; summarizes information
- Understanding of implementation objectives, project plans, and one’s role within a project; participates in implementation; provides timely, thorough, and concise updates; identifies areas of risk and communicates them to the project manager
- Communicates quality assurance methodology and explains desired outcomes of testing; identifies steps in the project lifecycle
- Basic comprehension of business problems and recommend solutions
- Proven experience with Linux systems administration
- Experience with system communications protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP IP, HTTP, FTP, SFTP, USB, MODBUS TCP, RS 232/485, XMPP)
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and applications
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
- Implement security measures to protect systems from vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate and optimize systems
- Provide technical support and guidance to users
- Dispatches and supervises external service providers through on-site inspections to ensure work quality
- Orders equipment and parts from vendors, oversees payment processes, and maintains equipment inventory and project schedules
- Collaborates with the project team to fully comprehend business requirements
- Works cross-functionally to integrate various system components
- Conducts predefined tests to validate end-to-end functionality
- Reviews training materials for accuracy and completeness
- Provides on-the-job and formal training to instruct end-users on proper usage of solutions
- Research available information and gathers data to analyze system issues and recommend solutions
- Communicate with management teams on all support-related matters
- Documents system issues and resolutions to prevent recurrences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages
- Familiarity with OT (Operational Technology) environments
- Certifications such as RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, or similar
- Experience with Systems Integration of Material Handling Systems (CCD cameras, laser scanners, programmable logic controllers, embedded control devices, and other peripherals)