Linux Systems Administrator
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
 Feb 19, 2025 | |
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LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
The Linux Systems Administrator collaborates with application owners and the infrastructure teams to support Red Hat and other enterprise Linux systems both on-premise and in the cloud. Uses automation to ensure that all Linux systems are properly configured, monitored, maintained and secured. Automation is critical to the team's success in managing the growing complexity and an increasing number of servers and applications. We strive to automate as many administrative tasks as possible. The selected candidate will work closely with the system administration team to assess and provide recommendations for Linux server SUDO management. They will assist in enhancing visibility and control over local SUDO access across all Linux servers in BC data centers. Currently, BC ITS manages SUDO access locally on individual servers. The goal is to standardize access, improve oversight, and implement consolidated reporting for access remediation. Requires/Role specific competencies: Demonstrate professionalism in challenging situations while fostering collaboration and teamwork Strong background in Linux Administration in a VMware environment Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Powershell Knowledge of DevOps tools such as: Git/Bitbucket Enterprise, Jira/Confluence, Ansible Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols Experience with Container based solutions management (Podman, Docker, Kubernetes) preferred Experience with full systems development lifecycle Comfortable with collaboration across functional borders Subject matter expert with Red Hat Linux OS support Demonstrate flexibility within a variety of changing situations while working with various individuals and groups Capable of technical deep-dives into operating systems, application performance, databases, load balancers, networks, and storage systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be available during off-hours as needed and participate in the on-call rotation. Skill Areas: Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS and utilities Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools Automation scripting Communication and collaboration | |