Linux Systems Administrator III

$84,907 - $98,675/Yr

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Ithaca, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator III position at Cornell University involves managing and administering systems infrastructure, core server applications, and networking within a complex environment that includes both Linux and Windows servers. The role is critical for maintaining the stability and reliability of the IT infrastructure across multiple buildings and business units, ensuring compliance with university policies, and providing high-quality service to the Cornell community.

Responsibilities

• Participate and develop ITSG & CIT hosted infrastructure environments.
• Maintain and enhance existing units' infrastructure in multiple buildings and units.
• Implement infrastructure solutions in accordance to University Policy 5.10, Information Security.
• Implement procedures for system administration to ensure stability and reliability of CoE CIS Tech system infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; three (3) - five (5) years' additional experience with Linux operating systems and system management techniques in a complex technical environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) server administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and client support.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows Operating System family, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, recovery and client support.
• Proven diagnostic and problem solving skills are essential to the successful performance of this role.
• Excellent understanding of computer hardware, TCP/IP networking, network and computer security issues, and backup/disaster recovery techniques.
• Initiative to provide high quality service to the CoE CIS Tech community.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, complex, team-based environment.
• Tact and diplomacy with a flexible and positive approach are required to perform these job functions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priority tasks.
• Strong service orientation.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of Linux utilities and services.
• Experience working in a virtualized environment (VMware).
• Experience working in cloud environment (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with shell scripting languages and automation.
• Experience with managing network switches.
• Knowledge of Linux clustering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
• Tuition aid for external education
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
• Health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays