Linux Systems Administrator - Menards
Eau Claire, WI 54703
About the Job
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION: GENERAL OFFICE; EAU CLAIRE, WI
REPORTS TO: INFRASTRUCTURE PLATFORM ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
TRAVEL REQUIRED? OCCASIONAL
Why Work for Menards?
- Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Team Member Discount
- Highly collaborative work environment
- Monday – Friday work week
- On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!
- Pay based on experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Linux System Administrator 1 will assist in the day-to-day administration, support and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc’s servers & storage. Applicants should have experience supporting mission-critical network environments and maximizing system uptime and productivity. Candidates must be able to work in a secure, mission-critical production-computing environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development & Support:
- Analyze all aspects of physical and virtual Linux infrastructure and develop/implement plans to improve items such as utilization, capacity and performance
- Stay informed and educated of new technologies
- Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, protocols and applications in order to meet Menard, Inc.’s business requirements
- Provide day-to-day support for physical and virtual servers, enterprise backup system, app servers, and enterprise storage systems
- Configure and deploy new physical and virtual servers
- Create scripting to automate tasks in the Linux environments
Server Maintenance:
- Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of Menard’s servers & storage
- Investigate, resolve and document any problems
- Install new patches/upgrades as needed
- Utilize monitoring and alerting solutions to oversee Menard’s server and storage environments
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a Computer Science or Networking related field OR Equivalent work experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent design and analytical skills
- Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations
- Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently, as well as, cooperate with others in team efforts
- Strong proficiency with:
- Linux based servers (Red Hat, SUSE)
- High-availability concepts
- Scripting for Linux system configuration and maintenance (bash, Python, Ansible, Salt)
- Linux systems in mixed environments (Linux, Windows)
- All server applications (E-mail, web servers, database software, anti-virus and general file and print services)
- Server hardware
- Enterprise monitoring and management
- Enterprise backup solutions
- Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
- May be required to work overtime and carry-on call cell phone, including weekends and holidays
Source : Menards