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Linux Administrator
Job Summary:
The Infrastructure Administrator (Linux) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Linux-based infrastructure. This position focuses on system performance, security, and reliability across virtualized and cloud environments. The role plays a critical part in ensuring operational stability, automating routine processes, and supporting enterprise-wide IT initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Linux administration and configuration.
- Administer and optimize RedHat and Oracle Linux systems across VMware and Nutanix environments.
- Ensure systems are configured for optimal performance, reliability, and security compliance.
- Monitor system health, respond to alerts, and lead incident response and remediation efforts.
- Apply patches, updates, and security fixes in coordination with IT security policies.
- Build and deploy new systems following standard configuration and security best practices.
- Develop and maintain system documentation for compliance and communication purposes.
- Participate in disaster recovery testing and maintain backup systems.
- Implement automation for monitoring, reporting, and system management through scripting.
- Provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in IT systems administration with strong expertise in Linux (preferably RHEL).
- At least 2 years of experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) and enterprise backup systems.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call support schedule.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Hybrid schedule requiring partial on-site presence in the regional Pittsburgh area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Deep technical knowledge of Linux environments (RedHat and Oracle Linux).
- Proficiency in virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix) and enterprise backup systems.
- Experience with security hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
- Experience with automation tools such as RedHat Satellite, Ansible, or similar.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Additional Desired Characteristics:
- Experience supporting systems hosting database technologies.
- Familiarity with containers and cloud infrastructure.
- Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively across IT and business teams.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50, $115,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with RHEL?
- Are you a US citizen?
- Are you near or local to the Fox Chapel, PA area?
Experience:
- Linux administration: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $115,000