Linux Systems Administrator

IBM - San Jose, CA

Full-time

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator role at IBM involves supporting various technical areas including networking, storage, application management, virtualization, database administration, and containerization. This position is critical for ensuring the smooth operation of Linux systems and requires a strong technical background along with problem-solving skills. The role demands onsite presence five days a week, emphasizing collaboration and hands-on management of systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Linux systems across various technical areas.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols and setups.
• Manage storage technologies and filesystems effectively.
• Install and configure applications, ensuring security measures are in place.
• Oversee virtualization environments and manage virtual machines.
• Administer databases, particularly MySQL/MariaDB, ensuring optimal performance.
• Manage containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including TCP, UDP, and Ping.
• Experience with Netplan and NetworkManager for network configurations.
• Advanced skills in iptables for firewall management.
• Familiarity with storage technologies like HDD, SSD, NVMe, LVM, RAID, and NFS.
• Proficient in navigating Linux filesystems and managing permissions.
• Ability to install and configure applications including Apache, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and managing libvirt VMs.
• Proficient in container management using Docker or Podman.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-3 years of additional experience as a Linux System Administrator.