Linux Administrator

03 Jul 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job Title: Linux Administrator

Job Location: Ames, IA

Job Type: Full Time / Perm / Direct Hire

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Building and setting up new servers used in the organization.
  • Planning and following Server Reboot schedule.
  • Maintaining computer, user, and group accounts within Active Directory.
  • Planning, designing, and implementing group policies.
  • Creating, deleting, and assigning permissions for Exchange mailboxes.
  • Assisting with backups - planning, scheduling, restoration.
  • Installing and configuring system updates - desktop and server.
  • Build and maintain servers and containers in a virtualized environment.
  • Schedule and manage system backups.
  • Install, maintain, patch, and upgrade infrastructure systems as needed.
  • Review and install security and product updates.
  • Provide high-level support and technical expertise.
  • Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.
  • Proactively manage and maintain server, network and firewall systems.
  • Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix and VMware technologies.
  • Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans.
  • Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment.
  • Define and document best practices and support procedures.
  • Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance.
  • Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation.
  • Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations.
  • Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies.
  • Carry out special tasks at Management's direction.
  • Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualification/Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a Senior System technical role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and other related courses.
  • Oracle Linux System Administrator (Oracle).
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
  • VMware Certified Professional 7- Data Center Virtualization.
  • Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
  • Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server.
  • A Good understanding of LAN/WAN networking.
  • Group Policy design and configuration.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • ID: #43803991
  • State: Iowa Ames 50010 Ames USA
  • City: Ames
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-07-03
  • Deadline: 2022-08-30
  • Category: Et cetera