Linux System Administrator
SBT Global•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated System Administrator to support infrastructure operations and engineering initiatives. This role involves hands-on system administration, infrastructure support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize IT systems. This is a 1-year contract position.
Requirements
- 7+ year of system administration experience in Linux environments
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems (CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis
- Hands-on experience with User and group management, iptables configuration
- Familiarity with networking equipment (Cisco preferred)
- Understanding of web technologies (SSL, reverse proxy, HTTP, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills (technical & non-technical)
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to VMware and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git) preferred
- Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, or RHCE
- Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
