Linux Administrator II

About the role

This position is part of a small team that supports systems and technologies related to CentOS Linux platforms. The role involves supporting storage systems, databases, and virtualization, as well as analyzing, installing, maintaining, automating backups, and upgrading computer hardware and software. The incumbent will propose and implement system enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and security integrity controls.

Responsibilities

• Support storage systems, databases, and virtualization environments.
• Analyze, install, maintain, and upgrade computer hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain custom automation for backups and system tasks.
• Propose and implement enhancements to improve system reliability, performance, and security.
• Provide off‑hour support on a rotating schedule with other team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with multiple operating systems, primarily in a CentOS environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with software programming for system automation tasks.
• Client‑server experience and experience with system installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Understanding of systems, I/O, and networks as they relate to the operating system.
• Ability to work independently to research technical issues.
• College degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Must be available to be onsite for one week each month.

Required Skills

• Proficient with Linux system security, account management, shell scripting, and Perl programming.
• Strong networking skills.
• Effective teamwork and customer service abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Perl or other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Rocky Linux, NetApp or other storage systems, Ansible, and MariaDB or MySQL.
• Knowledge of NIST 800‑171 compliance.
• Experience with Comm Vault.

Schedule

Off‑hour support is required on a rotating basis with other team members, and the role includes onsite presence one week per month.