Linux System Adminisytrator

Position Description: Monitor and coordinate all data system operations, including security procedures, and liaison with end users. Ensure that necessary system backups are performed, and storage and rotation of backups is accomplished. Monitor and maintain records of system performance and capacity to arrange vendor services or other actions for reconfiguration and anticipate requirements for system expansion. Assist managers to monitor and comply with State data security requirements. Coordinate software development, user training, network management and minor installation and repair of equipment., 1. Grant and disable access for employees into Unix/Linux security files and databases,

1. Troubleshoot Unix/Linux system and hardware problems, including on call remote support
2. and/or on-site support
3. Install and remove Unix/Linux equipment and hardware,
4. Analyze Unix/Linux system problems and system performance and suggest solutions,
5. Perform maintenance of system Scheduler, CRON,
6. Develop and maintain scripting procedures to automate manual processes,
7. Install and configure Power Term and dumb terminals,
8. System performance monitoring,
9. Coordinate with customer and technical staff in scheduling preventative and emergency maintenance activities,
10. Serve as task leader for projects assigned by the TO Manager
11. Update software/hardware configuration changes to the Unisys SVR4 / HP-UNIX and LINUX Enterprise Server or minicomputers,
12. Document software/hardware configuration changes,
13. Use Maximo Service Desk software to record and track any changes or fixes to the Unix/Linux environment
14. Provide guidance and instruction for future allocations of system hardware and software,
15. Update MTA’s UNIX/LINUX servers to meet MDOT and State standards,
16. Apply hardware, database, and system patches to keep current
17. Perform backups
18. Provide monthly status report summarizing activities, task completed and work items for the
19. Perform other related duties as assigned by MDOT MTA management.

Education: An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or other related technical discipline. A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above disciplines equals one-year specialized and two (2) years general experience. An additional year of specialized experience may be substituted for the required education.

General Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a computer-related field., Specialized Experience: One (1) year of experience administering multi user, shared processor systems and data communications networks