Linux Administrator – Systems Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Deliver continuous systems administration support for Linux environments at various locations.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, applications, and connectivity components.

• Offer technical assistance and guidance on programming tools, database systems, and networks.

• Address daily incident tickets for remediation.

• Ensure system compliance and improve system operations.

• Conduct testing and staging activities.

• Enhance policies and procedures as needed.

• Facilitate communication with client contacts.

• Suggest solutions to tackle availability and reliability challenges within Linux systems.

• Take a leading role in defining the Linux systems strategy across the organization.

• Act as team lead when necessary, distributing work, managing workloads, and mentoring less experienced team members.

• Align systems design and strategy with the company's business goals and objectives.

• Convert long-term business requirements into systems and infrastructure designs.

• Provide leadership in infrastructure support for hardware and software systems.

• Consult and advise throughout the company on unique, complex, or critical business issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree and over 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Expert-level knowledge in Linux systems administration and enterprise infrastructure design.

• Demonstrated capability to lead technical teams and provide guidance on complex, mission-critical issues across the organization.

• Experience with Red Hat Linux, including KVM and clustering technologies.

• Proficiency with AIX.

• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages, such as Python and Ansible.

• Awareness of Unix systems.

• Knowledge of VMware.

• Required understanding of disaster recovery (DR) and high-availability (HA) principles, especially in cloud environments.

• Experience with Oracle OCI and Microsoft Azure.

• U.S. citizenship and residency are mandatory.

• Applicants must be eligible for any necessary U.S. Government authorizations under U.S. export control regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 401(k) matching.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• HSA matching.

• Continuous learning opportunities.

• Video interviews for a convenient interview process.