Full-Time
Linux System Administrator
SBT Global
No salary listed
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Software Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
Bash
LDAP
Git
JIRA
Jenkins
VMWare
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
- 7+ year of system administration experience in Linux environments
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems (CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
- Shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis
- User and group management, iptables configuration
- Understanding of web technologies (SSL, reverse proxy, HTTP, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills (technical & non-technical)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement system administration solutions for project and operational needs
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, hardware, storage, and services
- Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, etc.)
- Support storage systems (NetApp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage, etc.)
- Utilize infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible
- Manage deployment tools (Foreman) and inventory systems (GLPI)
- Maintain and configure network equipment (Cisco, Mellanox, etc.)
- Perform system monitoring, log analysis, and ensure system availability
- Apply security patches and maintain compliance across systems
- Conduct backup operations and ensure data integrity
- Monitor security systems and respond to potential threats
- Manage user accounts and access controls
- Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and coordinate resolutions
- Apply OS upgrades, patches, and system updates
- Manage tools such as Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, and VMware environments
- Perform performance tuning and system optimization
- Maintain documentation and system procedures
- Support after-hours or weekend work when required
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to VMware and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git) preferred
- Familiarity with networking equipment (Cisco preferred)
- CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to rack/stack servers and move equipment between data centers and labs
- Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level infrastructure and tools