at Computer Aid, Inc. in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Linux Systems AdministratorReq number:
R2326
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Hybrid
Job Summary
As a Linux System Administrator, you will deploy applications, insure the system is up and running and support customers.
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. This is a hybrid contract engagement (2-days onsite) and a 35-hour work week.
What You'll Do
- 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 24x7 to address any critical IT needs that arise
- Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team
What You'll Need
Required:
- 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
Preferred:
- 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
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 - 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
