Linux Systems Admin (1142412)
The Judge Group · Sacramento, CA · 2 days ago
Information Technology$102k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a motivated, early-career Systems Administrator to support our IBM AIX infrastructure and enterprise host systems environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Computer Science graduate or a systems administrator with approximately 1–5 years of experience looking to build expertise in mission-critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support IBM Power Systems running AIX
- Manage and maintain Linux-based infrastructure environments
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security
- Troubleshoot operating system, hardware, storage, and application issues
- Apply patches, upgrades, and maintenance releases
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Manage service requests and incidents through a ticketing system
- Escalate complex issues when appropriate and follow established operational procedures
- Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems
- Support infrastructure engineering projects from planning through implementation
- Affirm system architecture and engineering initiatives
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams
- Document system configurations and operational procedures
- Support change management and operational best practices
- Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
- Experience: 1–5 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or related IT roles
- Recent graduates with hands-on Linux experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience supporting Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Basic understanding of server administration, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Desire to learn and grow within a mission-critical systems environment
Qualifications
- Experience with IBM AIX administration
- Exposure to IBM Power Systems
- Familiarity with HPE NonStop environments
- Understanding of enterprise monitoring tools
- Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Experience with systems security fundamentals
Skills
- IBM AIX
- IBM Power Systems
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Linux administration and troubleshooting
- Enterprise infrastructure support
- Systems monitoring and performance management
- Backup and recovery operations
- Systems security fundamentals