System Administrator
Software Specialists, Inc.
Joliet, United States of America
19 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Joliet, United States of America
Tech stack
Java
Bash
Unix
Cloud Computing
Cluster Analysis
Perl
Python
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Ansible
Oracle Linux
Job description
Job Summary: We are seeking highly skilled professionals to support the delivery and maintenance of robust IT solutions within a large enterprise environment. Our team values proactive technical leadership and aims to ensure the efficient operation of computer systems and servers, maintaining high system reliability and security., * Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components, focusing on system security and process efficiency.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement regular system backups to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with network engineers to optimize IT infrastructure, and provide technical support and guidance to users.
- Plan and implement security patching activities for Linux server platforms, ensuring compliance and documentation of system changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5-7 years relevant experience (IT infrastructure support, application support, cloud computing, disaster/recovery) or 6-9 years relevant work experience.
- Expertise in Unix system administration, including Red Hat Linux (Enterprise, all versions), Oracle Linux; experience with clustering and automation required.
- Ability to create original scripts/programs for system administration within at least one language: Bourne shell, Perl, Python, or Java; prior experience in Ansible playbooks and Red Hat PCS clustering.
- Participation in 24/7 on-call rotation, with the ability to work extended hours or modified schedules for planned or emergency work as required.