Senior Linux Systems Administrator

StataCorp is seeking a seasoned Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join the team in support of our in-house information systems. This is an end-to-end infrastructure role requiring a blend of physical hardware mastery, expert-level Linux administration, and some network engineering., * Bare metal and infrastructure: Configure and maintain the life cycle of physical servers, including hardware installation, component diagnostics, and replacement.

• RHEL life cycle management: Configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to exacting specifications. Manage complex migrations and version updates from legacy OS releases.
• Performance engineering: Tune and optimize a myriad of software systems. Fine-tune Apache, MySQL, Sendmail, MIMEDefang, SpamAssassin, and other software packages for performance and security.
• High availability and resilience: Design and maintain high-availability servers, robust backup/restore workflows, and comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
• Network operations: Manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments, including enterprise firewall administration and switch configuration (VLANs, LAGs, and routing protocols).
• Virtualization: Administer and leverage virtualization layers, focusing on KVM and Hyper-V.

Do you have experience in System maintenance?, If you thrive on solving complex architectural puzzles, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and love to learn, we want to talk to you., * Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a Linux Systems Administration role with a proven track record in enterprise environments.

• Linux expertise: Strong knowledge of RHEL or equivalent distributions.
• Scripting and automation: Proficiency in Bash, Perl, Python, or PHP for system automation. Experience with Ansible, Kickstart, or Red Hat Satellite is a strong advantage.
• Troubleshooting: Critical diagnostic skills; the ability to identify bottlenecks across hardware, OS, application, and network layers.
• Hardware savvy: Comfortable in a data center environment, handling physical servers and hardware maintenance.

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, You won't just be a ticket taker here; you become part of a team of other like-minded engineers managing on-site systems within the environment. Get your hands dirty on physical hardware, learn with the team, and teach the team your specialties in an exciting role where every day is a new challenge. We value technical thinkers who know their way around systems and are willing to take on new roles.

Benefits and perks

In addition to competitive pay and a 32-hour workweek, StataCorp offers all full-time employees top-tier benefits, including the following:

Group insurance (we pay 100% of the cost to cover the employee):

• Four medical plans to choose from
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness worksite plans

Paid time off, annually

• Two weeks of sick leave
• 56 hours of personal leave
• Two weeks of vacation leave that increases with years worked
• Nine paid holidays

Additional benefits

• Health savings account (we make an employer contribution!)
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Health expense flexible spending account
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events
• 401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salary
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for work/life matters
• Company-sponsored team-building and social events
• Casual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environment

StataCorp LLC is an equal opportunity employer.