Job Description

The Linux System Administrator is responsible for implementing and operating enterprise infrastructure and systems automation for
a high-performance Linux environment. Linux/CentOS clusters in a global environment. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision & applies the necessary technical expertise for effective and efficient use while communicating with peers, customers, and leadership. Additionally, requires the candidate to participate in 24x7 rotational coverage.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 5 years of Linux/Unix system experience (required). Mid-level resource.

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education.

  Experience architecting and administering diverse Linux based environments.

  Must be able to work with and provide support for cross-functional groups and technical areas (compute, storage, network, applications, and databases).

  Must have a firm understanding of Linux internals and have automated system building, patching, and configuration management.

  A solid basis in systems management automation using industry-standard and open-source tools such as Python, Perl, PHP, Bash, Puppet.

  Good understanding of various server technologies available to support and deploy servers in DC.

• Manage a large & diverse Linux environment including support, capacity planning, performance tuning, and ongoing monitoring in the enterprise-level data center.

  Proficient in multiple scripting languages including Perl & Python.

  Configuration/capacity planning, software product evaluation, and systems performance analysis and optimization.

  Evaluate and recommend systems software and hardware for enterprise systems.

  Setup, configuration, general maintenance, and troubleshooting of all Unix and Linux systems.

  Directs & coordinates the work assigned with respective teams & possess excellent communication & problem-solving skills.

  Pro-active, creative participation in the execution of projects, translating business requirements into technology solutions through analysis.

  Supporting, interfacing, and cooperating with cross-functional teams. Ability to work closely with end-users to understand their needs and provide guidance.

  Work with core production support personnel in IT and Engineering to automate deployment and operation of the infrastructure. Manage, deploy, and configure infrastructure with Puppet or other automation tools.