Unix/ Linux Administrator

City of Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Seattle is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Unix/Linux Administrator (IT Professional B) in the City of Seattle Information Technology (IT), Security & Infrastructure division. The City of Seattle is a leading local government in environmental stewardship and social justice. Our dedicated workforce plays a significant role in shaping a future where all who live, work, and play in our city can thrive. Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT) is a trusted partner dedicated to delivering secure, reliable, and responsible technology solutions that help the City provide equitable and effective services to our communities. Our team of more than 600 IT professionals supports a full spectrum of modern enterprise services and offers dynamic career paths with opportunities for growth and development. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the residents we serve. We welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to join our team, because the more diverse we are the stronger and more innovative our work becomes.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience administering Unix/Linux operating systems.
• 4+ years of experience in systems programming, including automation, scripting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux shell environments, scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python), and standard Unix utilities.
• Solid understanding of enterprise security practices, risk mitigation, and related tools.
• Willingness and ability to provide 24/7 on-call support and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Ability to pass Seattle Police Department and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field.
• Linux administration.
• Hypervisor technologies.
• Hardware maintenance.
• Knowledge or experience of disaster recovery processes.
• Database administration/programming a plus.
• Multi languages coding.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Works within the Unix, Middleware, & Storage Team, directly supporting ~1000 critical Unix/Linux servers across numerous City of Seattle departments ranging from utilities to public safety and general government.
• Drives standards and optimization in the delivery of service, managing all aspects of the operating system and hardware, including system administration, security administration, health monitoring, network connectivity, and disaster recovery.
• Performs Unix/Linux system administration in an enterprise environment consisting of OEL 8/9, RHEL 8/9, Ubuntu 18/22/24/26, Oracle Solaris 11/LDoms/Zones in a largely virtualized environment.
• Utilizes IT Automation tools such as Ansible/AAP in managing a medium-size complex IT infrastructure.
• Manages virtualization of Linux/Unix environments, KVM and SPARC based, specifically Oracle OLVM X86 (KVM hypervisor), Oracle Ldoms (SPARC hypervisor) and Oracle Solaris Zones.
• Performs Solaris package, service, boot environment management and patching.
• Supports Linux/Unix systems hosting Oracle DBs RAC/single, Oracle Weblogic, PostgreSQL DBs and more.
• Manages system backup and recovery using applications such as Commvault.
• Monitors systems with tools such as SolarWinds.
• Is conversant with Oracle Solaris T and X series servers.
• Is conversant with implementation of SAN and NAS resources to Linux/Unix systems.
• Performs typical system administration of common Linux/Unix protocols and tools.
• Engages in shell scripting.
• Manages various volume/file-systems like ZFS, LVM, XFS, and Veritas.
• Familiarity with Docker container management.
• Implements Linux/Unix system security benchmarks like CIS.
• Performs vulnerability remediation, as directed by the City’s Information Security group.
• Serves as a consulting technical resource for highly visible projects.
• Provides technical input for the change management process.
• Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation for support and emergency response.

Benefits

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
• Free public transportation options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree