Linux Systems Administrator

HCL Technologies
Spring, TX, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$88,000.0 - $122,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Bash Shell Server Clustering Configuration Management System Configuration Cron Linux Perl (Programming Language) Monitoring of Systems Tivoli Management Framework Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Kerberos (Protocol)
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Korn Shell Network Troubleshooting Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) Linux System Administration Logical Volume Manager Password Management Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Server Administration Shell Script Virtualization Technology Selinux Bare Metal Puppet Network Server Vmware

Requirements

IT professional with 10 + years of experience and a mix of technical and process skills.

  • Strong knowledge in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Strong knowledge in RHEL 7/8/9 Linux Administration and Troubleshooting experience.
  • Good knowledge of Satellite server administration, support and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of Cluster server administration, support and troubleshooting.
  • Good knowledge with configuring Kickstart servers and Identity Management.
  • Good knowledge of hardware server.
  • Strong knowledge of User and Performance Management.
  • Strong knowledge of Cron.
  • Experience with RedHat Ansible/Chef/puppet configuration management tool.
  • Good knowledge in VMware and Virtualization product.
  • Knowledge Shell scripting (bash/ksh, PERL, Python)
  • Strong knowledge of DR and recovery of OS.
  • Strong network troubleshooting ability.
  • Strong understanding of Logical volume manager.
  • Strong understanding of OS patching and upgrade of OS.
  • Understanding of Yum and RPM and how to create application repositories and synchronization of application repos
  • Knowledge / use of security and password management software (selinux, ossec, sssd, LDAP, Kerberos)
  • Ability to provision bare metal installs, configure, operate and maintain systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills of server booting issue.
  • Good knowledge of SAN migration.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as BMC Patrol, SolarWind, Tivoli Monitoring
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet project deadlines
  • Must be self-motivated and work well with other groups.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off, A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to HCL policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to HCL policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (some positions are eligible for unlimited PTO); and 10 paid holidays per year., * 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

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