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- Responsible for monitoring daily activities to ensure network and system availability to all users and will perform necessary maintenance as instructed
- Support all client user applications and programs
- Setup, upgrade, configuration, and ongoing management of automated patching for Linux VMs, leveraging the Uyuni infrastructure and configuration management platform
- Maintain a schedule to patch all Linux servers
- Monitor application and server availability and take proactive measures to keep systems and applications running
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
- Implement other upgrades and technology application installs where necessary
- Recommend and implement changes to improve systems and network configurations
- Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations
- Maintain and review logs related to network, application, and system functions
- Perform routine network and system startup and shutdown procedures and maintain internal controls
- Work closely with the IT team to coordinate patching schedules, minimize downtime, and ensure efforts are in sync with the broader IT strategy.
- Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software
- Maintain detailed documentation of the patching process, configurations, and any customizations, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuity of operations.
- Be on call 24×7 to address any critical IT needs that arise
- Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science is required; advance degree is a plus
- 4-6 years of experience in Linux System Administrator support
- 2-4 years of general desktop / network / hardware and software support
- Ability to maintain and support Linux environments (SUSE / CentOS / Red Hat)
- Ability to implement robust monitoring solutions to oversee the patching and updating process across all Linux VMs, ensuring they remain operational and comply with internal and external regulations
- Ability to evaluate and implement alternative automated patching systems, which may offer enhancements in efficiency, cost savings, and security
- Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with business, vendor, and technical resources
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of staff and vendors in a detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
- Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
- Strong cybersecurity knowledge of network, server, and desktop systems, and be aware of computer threats and vulnerabilities that exist in the corporate workspace
- Possess knowledge of underlying technologies including SaltStack for configuration management and orchestration, Spacewalk for Linux systems management
- Ability to utilize scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation
- Cybersecurity experience (virus and ransomware detection and mitigation) is a big plus
- Other knowledge of security aspects such as networking, access control, firewalls, disaster prevention, recovery and data encryption are highly desired
- Proficiency with API interactions and XML-RPC for integrating and automating across diverse systems and platforms
- Working knowledge of software licensing
- Database administration experience
Linux Systems Administrator - Evanston, United States - Amtex Enterprises
Description
Job Title:
Linux Systems Administrator
Rate:
$40-46/hr on W2 or $50-56/hr on C2C- MAX
Duration: 1 Year
Working hours are 8:30-4:30 with 1-hour for lunch and it is a 35-hour work week.
Location:
Evanston, IL – Hybrid. Work (2 days onsite and 3 days remote)
Job Summary
This position is a hybrid role in Evanston, IL. Consultants must be local to the area (within 30 minutes). Client will not consider candidates from farther away areas such as Naperville. Candidates must be living in the area currently.
The interview will be a video interview first for most likely 1.5 hours with a panel. There may be an onsite interview requirement as a second round.
Job Description
We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator who is comfortable deploying software applications, as well as supporting customers on a daily basis.
Required:
Preferred:
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