Linux Systems Administrator

Systems Engineering Associates - Middletown, RI

Full-time

Middletown, RI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SEACORP's Information Technology business area is seeking a well-qualified Linux Systems Administrator to join their team. The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining the Linux environment within the company network, which consists of a mixed Linux/Windows environment of physical and virtual servers, including those hosted on Azure, as well as Network Storage file servers. All systems are interconnected through a high-speed LAN or wireless network. The primary goal of this role is to set up, configure, and support active end users and the servers that interact with these systems, primarily through applications or interactively via SSH, VNC, or ETX. In this position, the Linux Systems Administrator will work with essential network services such as DNS, NFS, DHCP, and directory services. A significant aspect of the role involves improving the environment through automation using tools like Python and Ansible. The administrator will be responsible for applying security patches and configuration changes during maintenance windows, responding to high-level incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Additionally, the role requires managing and maintaining Linux servers to ensure system security, performance, and reliability. The Linux Systems Administrator will also identify and implement automation and process improvements to keep pace with industry trends, create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, and collaborate closely with other teams to achieve common goals, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with fundamental network services like DNS, NFS, DHCP, and directory services.
• Improve the environment through automation with Python and Ansible.
• Apply security patches and configuration changes within maintenance windows.
• Respond to high-level incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain Linux servers, ensuring system security, performance, and reliability.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to stay current with industry trends.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation.
• Work closely with other teams to achieve common goals.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• 7 years of experience in Linux Security (CISSP, CISPA).
• Experience with Ansible and Nexus.
• Advanced RedHat administration skills.
• Knowledge of DNS, NFS, DHCP, LDAP, and server kickstart.
• Familiarity with cloud services, specifically Azure, is preferred.
• Dependable attendance during assigned working hours.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Experience with documenting procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.