Lead Administrator Linux Systems

Burlington•Edgewater Park Township, NJ

7d•$95,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic team responsible for managing the core infrastructure services that power our business operations. The Linux Administration Team oversees the support, maintenance, and evolution of our Linux infrastructure. The team also manages key service platforms: storage, backup, VMware, SAN, networking, and other critical infrastructure technologies. A Day In The Life The Lead Administrator, Linux Systems, plays a role in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of Linux servers. This role will collaborate with the different teams in IT to handle Linux-based infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support to users. This role requires a strong understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, hardware, scripting languages, and automation. In this role, the Lead Administrator, Linux Systems, will need to perform both engineering tasks and day-to-day Linux admin duties. We are a 24x7 company, and this role will need to be able to work in an on-call rotation that runs 365 days a year as part of our support model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,a relatedfield orequivalentexperience.
5+years of experienceas a LinuxEngineeror a similar role.
Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, includingRed Hat,SUSE,orother common distributions.
Expertisein Linux command-line interface (CLI),shell scripting(bash,Python,Perl,etc...).
Experience with configuration managementand automationtools, such as Ansible, Terraform,Puppet,etc…
Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Azure,GCPor AWS.
Strong understanding ofvSphere or similar virtualization technologies,compute,hardwareand server management.
Familiarity with networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, and VPN.
Knowledge of storage technologies, such as RAID, SAN, and NAS.
Knowledge of backup technologies, such as Veeam and Rubrik.
Familiarity and experience with building andmaintainingRPMsand other Linux package types.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, Nagios or SolarWinds
Understanding ofsecurity best practices and experience in implementing security measures on Linux systems.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to quicklyidentifyand resolve technical issues.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with cross-functional teamswithin IT andother business units.
Strong communicationskills to effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt tonew technologiesand stay updated with industry trends and advancements

Nice To Haves

Relevantcertifications such as Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
ExperienceinDevOpsworkingwithcontainers, Docker,andKubernetes.
Experience withconfiguring, deploying LUNs, and other storage array level management.
Experience working with NAS platforms, managing NFS, SMB, and CIFSexports.
Experience withconfiguring, tuning, andtroubleshootOracle Databases running on Linux servers in both single instances and RAC clusters.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, andmaintainLinux operating systems and related software.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, ensuringhigh availability and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs.
Implement andmaintainsecurity measures to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery procedures to minimize data loss andmaintainbusiness continuity.
Automate system tasks using scripting languages such as Bash or Python to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure proper system security and data integrity.
Install, configure, andmaintainnetwork services, including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
Collaborate with software developers, applicationteams,system analysts, and vendorsto troubleshoot and resolve software compatibility issues on Linux platforms.
Evaluate and recommend hardware and software upgrades to improve systemperformance and scalability.
Install, configure, andmaintainVMware components, such asESXihosts, clusters,vSphereand running guests.
Conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
Create andmaintainsystem documentation, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans;andpromotebest practices
The ability to work independently,run a project, developplans,send communications, and execute itend-to-end