Linux Operation Admin

Apptad Inc.
Livonia, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 75K

Job location

Livonia, United States of America

Tech stack

Aliasing
Intelligent Platform Management Interface
Bash
Booting (BIOS)
Ubuntu (Operating System)
CentOS
Computer Maintenance
Linux
File Systems
DNS
Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC)
Firmware
Monitoring of Systems
Identity and Access Management
Linux Distribution
Linux Servers
Name Server
Network File Systems
Network Service
Package Management Systems
Performance Tuning
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Remote File Sharing
Remote Infrastructure Management
Sendmail
Server Administration
Extensible Firmware Interface
System Availability
Storage Technologies
Information Technology
Iptables
Hardware Infrastructure
Comptia Linux+
Network Server
User Administration

Job description

Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of Linux server infrastructure. This role focuses on maintaining system availability, managing core network services (DNS, NFS, Mail), and ensuring the integrity of physical and virtual hardware. The candidate will act as a primary technical resource for operational stability and secure access management., * Server Administration: Perform daily administration of Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Manage system uptime, process monitoring, and general OS troubleshooting to ensure 24/7 service availability.

  • Boot Prom & Bootloader Management: Manage and troubleshoot boot-level configurations including GRUB, UEFI, and OpenBoot PROM. Resolve issues related to kernel parameters and system initialization.
  • User Administration: Handle centralized and local user account management. Configure sudoers policies, SSH keys, and ensure compliance with identity and access management (IAM) standards.
  • OS Package Administration: Manage software lifecycles using package managers (YUM, DNF, APT, RPM). Maintain local repositories, handle dependency resolution, and execute OS patching.
  • Hardware Maintenance: Monitor physical server health (CPU, Memory, Power Supplies) via IPMI, iLO, or DRAC. Coordinate with vendors for hardware replacements and firmware upgrades.
  • Jump Server Setup & Security: Design, implement, and maintain secure Jump Servers (Bastion Hosts) to provide controlled access to the internal server environment.
  • NFS Management: Configure and troubleshoot Network File System (NFS) exports and mounts. Manage permissions, quotas, and performance tuning for shared storage.
  • Sendmail Management: Administer Sendmail services, including configuration of mail relays, aliases, and troubleshooting mail queues and delivery issues.
  • DNS Administration: Manage DNS services (BIND/Named). Maintain forward and reverse lookup zones, record management (A, CNAME, MX, PTR), and ensure name resolution stability.

Requirements

  • Linux Expertise: Deep knowledge of Linux internals, file system hierarchy, and shell environments (Bash).

  • Network Services: Hands-on experience configuring BIND (DNS) and Sendmail (MTA) in an enterprise environment.

  • Storage Protocols: Proficiency in NFS configuration and troubleshooting network-based file sharing.

  • Hardware Knowledge: Experience with enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, or IBM) and remote management consoles.

  • Security: Strong understanding of SSH tunneling, firewall management (IPTables/Firewalld), and secure access protocols., * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

  • Experience: 3 5 years of experience in Linux-based operational support.

  • Certifications (Preferred):

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).

  • CompTIA Linux+.

  • Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1 or LPIC-2).

Soft Skills

  • Strong diagnostic skills for resolving complex boot and connectivity issues.
  • Ability to document technical configurations and maintain operational runbooks.
  • Proactive approach to hardware monitoring and preventive maintenance.
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating with network and security teams.

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