Linux Systems Administrator - OCC

$111,862 - $111,862/Yr

Mbta - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

At the Technology Innovation Department (TID) of the MBTA, our mission is to apply modern principles of research, design, and technology to enhance the transit system for all riders. We are committed to providing effective and equitable public transit, which is essential for the social, economic, and environmental progress of Greater Boston. The MBTA Technology Innovation team is dedicated to transforming how people navigate the Boston area, and we are a collaborative group of designers, engineers, product specialists, and content experts focused on bringing innovative ideas and user-centered technology to the forefront of our operations. As the MBTA reinvents itself, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation for Boston and surrounding communities, while also pioneering innovations for transit agencies nationwide. The OCS System Administrator plays a crucial role in the Linux administration of the MBTA Operations Control System (OCS). This position is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the real-time distributed system that manages the MBTA's Operations Control Center Train Control System. The OCS System Administrator will report directly to the Deputy Director of the Operations Control System (OCS) and will be expected to respond to system emergencies around the clock, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our transit operations. This role is vital in improving the daily transportation experience for the 4.7 million people who rely on the MBTA, and it aligns with our core values of safety, service, equity, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and enhance the real-time distributed system used to manage the MBTA's Operations Control Center Train Control System.
• Respond to system emergencies (automated and end user identified) twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Monitor the functioning of installed equipment/systems to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, reallocation, or replacement.
• Improve the automated system monitoring and problem auto resolution systems.
• Troubleshoot and document resolutions of failures with computer hardware, operating system, network, and control system.
• Design/implement/integrate new systems, hardware, and technologies into the Operations Control Center.
• Read, update, and create detailed documentation such as system schematics, hardware layout diagrams, operating system installation procedures, and maintenance procedures.
• Create, execute, and analyze database reports and ad-hoc queries.
• Create, review, and execute system test procedures.
• Utilize change control and version management procedures.
• MySQL database setup configuration and maintenance monitoring.
• Maintain system backups.
• Apache Web Server setup configuration and maintenance monitoring.
• Configuration of network Firewall, Routers and Switches and maintenance monitoring.
• Coordinate with Schedules Department on train schedule loading.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Four (4) years system administration experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Desktop/Server hardware configuration, real-time systems, general networking (router/switch/firewall configuration), redundant configuration setups, MySQL/MariaDB database and SQL query, Apache web server, RAID Disk array configuration.
• Experience with shell scripting (sh/bash/csh/Pearl or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, planning, multi-tasking, time management, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed; be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CentOS Linux, DRBD, NS, Gnome, X server, CUPS, docker/container (Debian chroot), Cisco and Moxa networking equipment, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Adobe ColdFusion.