Linux Server Administrator

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90 years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Linux Server Administrator is assigned to a team that is responsible for the support for the entire computing environment including hardware procurement and deployment, tier 3 system support, project management of deployment and rehab projects, and assigned monitoring and management responsibilities. The role is a member of the IT shared services team that supports a portfolio of privately held companies.

• This position is hybrid, with periodic onsite attendance required based on business needs, typically a few times a month. Qualified candidates must reside with a 3 hour driving distance of the Indianapolis, IN area*
  
  

Essential Functions

• Manage projects related to the deployment of new systems.
• Provide technical expertise in projects.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Linux updates and patch management.
• Engage with vendor-managed support teams assisting with troubleshooting, performance issues and patching.
• Licensing management.
• Certificate management.
• Familiar Powershell to automate processes and changes in environment as required.
• Creating and revising technical documentation for Linux, Windows and Application environments.
• Manage and configure Azure cloud resources.
• Supports ServiceDesk in resolving escalated tickets requiring specific technical knowledge.
• Provides Tier 3 server troubleshooting and support, including on-call rotation, and after-hours support.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Information Technology or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Required experience identifying and resolving issues independently.
• Required 5 years supporting Linux systems
• Required strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat.
• Required Experience in technologies to include: Red Hat Satellite, Ansible automation, Docker for container management, Kubernetes, Certificate management, Web service management, Cloud services like Azure or AWS
• Required Experience configuring various Linux based Servers: Design, implement and support various Linux systems, Documentation of systems in production, Command-line interface (CLI) and shell scripting, System patching and updating, Understanding of security best practices and security measures on Linux systems
• Required Experience with DNS / DHCP / GPO Login Scripts
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• ITIL based service delivery for Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, Capacity Management, and Configuration Management
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable to high standards
• Demonstrates a solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgement
• Employs Think – Plan – Do – Review critical thinking process for all tasks, large and small
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with information systems
• Courage to take initiative in unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances
• Ability to gain alignment with different clients and represent a common point of view across multiple stakeholders. Must be confident building business partnerships with various business stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Comfortable providing support for remote locations
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed, not to exceed 20%
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Committed to continued education for personal growth.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux strongly preferred
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work behind a computer at a desk or in an office environment.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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