IT Systems Administrator (Linux & Windows)

About the Role

Control all aspects related to Linux system administration in the Colorado Springs and Austin EM offices, including remote users/sites as applicable, with adherence to Group IT policies. Support Windows users via Active Directory configuration. This role is fully on-site; no remote or hybrid work model is possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux servers and workstations on premises including hardware, software, and operating systems (physical and virtual)
• Maintain Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell hardware management tools (iDRAC)
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Linux systems installations, upgrades, and maintenance (patching)
• Create and support user account setup using MS Active Directory
• Provide help desk support for end-users, account setup, and maintenance
• Debug issues (hardware/software), network/VPN connectivity, application installation, and troubleshooting
• Monitor and resolve system performance issues
• Specify and order laptops for end users, simulation servers, peripherals, and supplies
• Install, configure, and deploy end-user hardware, software, printers, OS, applications, and patches
• Maintain software licensing, subscriptions, IT inventory, and documentation
• Maintenance of a variety of EDA tools, design kits, and support libraries in collaboration with EM HQ CAD and Linux support team
• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication
• Coordinate with SGIT to ensure servers are properly integrated and support disaster recovery/continuity testing
• Coordinate and collaborate with EM HQ IT and Swatch Group IT as needed
• IT budget, master plan, and project tracking
• New technology testing and implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or significant industry experience can be applied without a degree
• 5-10 years of professional Information Technology experience maintaining, implementing, and modifying IT systems including hardware and software

Skills

• Essential: Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), IIS, RHEL 7/8/9 Server and Workstation, NFS
• Desirable: Foreman, Ansible, LVM, Samba, Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, Perl, FlexLM, rsync, shell scripts, DHCP, DNS, PBIS, NoMachine, EDA tools, Synology appliances, Infoblox, Lansweeper
• Desirable Certifications: CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+; Linux-Focused Professional Certifications: LFCSA, LPIC-1/2, RHCSA; Dell & Microsoft Certifications; CAPM/PMP

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Methodical and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Flexible, energetic, and self-motivated
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and work off/weekend hours occasionally

Location

475 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, United States