Linux System Administrator

Description:

Linux Systems Administrator with an advanced level understanding and experience with systems administration, networking, system virtualization, cloud computing, backups, Linux OS, mac OS, network storage, load balancer, and associated hardware platforms to join its IT department, working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and complex heterogeneous technical environment.

This position will maintain, upgrade, and provide support for the back-end systems and networks. The Linux System Administrator needs to be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly, should be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to many different people with varying degrees of technical knowledge as well as work with individuals in all departments to help solve their technical issues. Needs to be able to lead IT projects from inception to completion with little supervision. This position will serve as a mentor to junior system administrators and there will be infrequent Helpdesk tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

• Advanced knowledge on Linux system administration

• Ability to effectively communicate and translate requirements into concrete tasks

• Technical writing to building engineering guides and general how-to articles

• Advanced troubleshooting skills, must be an excellent troubleshooter in a complex and heterogeneous environment

• Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to work with a wide variety of technical issues, solve day-to-day technical escalated helpdesk tickets

• Ability to work within a team environment.

• Self-starter with the initiative and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.

• Ability to multitask.