Systems Administrator

Oceaneering•Houston, TX

73d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Administrator role will involve the installation, configuration, and daily maintenance of Oceaneering’s server operating systems, server virtualization platforms, identity management, directory systems, and other tools associated with infrastructure and cloud operations. The role’s main focus will be centered around Linux support but could also include some Windows server support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent education and experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of collective experience as a Systems Administrator on enterprise linux systems, specifically Ubuntu and Redhat
Minimum seven (7) years of experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Powershell, Ansible, Puppet, Kickstart, etc.)
Minimum seven (7) years of experience using system events, logs, and other tools for troubleshooting, trend analysis, and reporting
Minimum five (5) years of experience with vSphere or Azure hypervisors in a large, multi-site environment
Minimum five (5) years of experience with data gathering and data structures (XML, JSON, YAML, WQL, etc.)
Minimum five (5) years of experience with containerization and orchestration (AKS, docker, kubernetes)
Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated application and patch distribution in an Enterprise Linux environment
Minimum three (3) years of experience with network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices

Nice To Haves

Intermediate level knowledge of Windows Server Operating systems management on a global scale
Intermediate level experience with directory services and IDM tools (Entra, Active Directory)
Intermediate level experience with M365 and Azure Administration

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and implement systems required to properly manage, secure, and support both server and desktop Linux operating systems, especially Ubuntu and Redhat
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated Level II and III support tickets from the server to the end user
Contribute to patch management, backup/restore processes, and systems monitoring efforts
Be a key supporting member, project lead, and/or technical lead on major IT projects
Participate in on-call rotation and/or after-hours support
Create documentation, assist with training activities, and mentor other members of the department
Assist other admins with tasks and project work