Linux System Administrator

Linux System Administrator

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate information technology, specializing in Linux operating systems.
• Experience in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Perl for automation of system tasks and integration of systems.
• Extensive experience with administration of both Windows and Linux systems.
• Experience with IT for software engineering organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL), VMware ESXi, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, WSL, SQL Server, and Active Directory.
• Experience with automated management tools.
• Experience supporting engineering software, hardware, and licensing servers.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and administer Linux servers, workstations, and lab systems, including virtual machines.
• Manage network configurations.
• Manage Cesium Gitlab repositories.
• Manage Jira and Confluence.
• Manage Docker desktop, swarm, and Kubernetes.
• Support Windows and Linux machines in an Active Directory environment.
• Provide input on and implement security requirements for NIST and CMMC compliance.
• Respond to issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain hardware, software, and licensing inventory and baselines.
• Develop processes and procedures and create documentation.
• Identify software and infrastructure needs and suggest solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of sysadmin experience, specializing in Linux operating systems.
• Computing resources for high-performance engineering workstations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, which can be useful in implementing IT processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in advanced networking concepts, including VLANs, NAT, network protocols (such as TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP), VPN configuration, and troubleshooting network issues.
• Implementing information security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.
• IT-related certifications.