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Position: Linux Systems Administrator
Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid 2 days onsite a week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

SKILLS NEEDED : Linux System Administrator, Linux environments (SUSE / CentOS / Red Hat), Bash and Python or any scripting.

• Responsible for monitoring daily activities to ensure network and system availability to all users and will perform necessary maintenance as instructed
• Support all client user applications and programs
• Setup, upgrade, configuration, and ongoing management of automated patching for Linux VMs, leveraging the Uyuni infrastructure and configuration management platform
• Maintain a schedule to patch all Linux servers
• Monitor application and server availability and take proactive measures to keep systems and applications running
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
• Implement other upgrades and technology application installs where necessary
• Recommend and implement changes to improve systems and network configurations
• Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations
• Maintain and review logs related to network, application, and system functions
• Perform routine network and system startup and shutdown procedures and maintain internal controls
• Work closely with the IT team to coordinate patching schedules, minimize downtime, and ensure efforts are in sync with the broader IT strategy.
• Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software
• Maintain detailed documentation of the patching process, configurations, and any customizations, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuity of operations.
• Be on call 24x7 to address any critical IT needs that arise
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science is required; advance degree is a plus
• 4-6 years of experience in Linux System Administrator support
• 2-4 years of general desktop / network / hardware and software support
• Ability to maintain and support Linux environments (SUSE / CentOS / Red Hat)
• Ability to implement robust monitoring solutions to oversee the patching and updating process across all Linux VMs, ensuring they remain operational and comply with internal and external regulations
• Ability to evaluate and implement alternative automated patching systems, which may offer enhancements in efficiency, cost savings, and security
• Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with business, vendor, and technical resources
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of staff and vendors in a detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge of network, server, and desktop systems, and be aware of computer threats and vulnerabilities that exist in the corporate workspace

Preferred:

• Possess knowledge of underlying technologies including SaltStack for configuration management and orchestration, Spacewalk for Linux systems management
• Ability to utilize scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation
• Cybersecurity experience (virus and ransomware detection and mitigation) is a big plus
• Other knowledge of security aspects such as networking, access control, firewalls, disaster prevention, recovery and data encryption are highly desired
• Proficiency with API interactions and XML-RPC for integrating and automating across diverse systems and platforms
• Working knowledge of software licensing
• Database administration experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor