IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - Linux Administration Specialist at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Operation System Support Section - Section that provides Unix/Linux support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. This team is responsible for managing the Unix/Linux, SAN storage, Load Balancer, and backup environments on-prem.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support of the UNIX/Linux environment to include the provisioning of UNIX/Linux systems, applying patches and upgrades to the on-prem physical and virtual servers.
• Manage and remediate identified security vulnerabilities.
• Support the SAN Storage Environment (Pure) in multiple on-prem locations using fiber channel connectivity.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux based backup solutions a plus, specifically Commvault, Experience with load balancers a plus, specifically A10 Networks.
• Work independently and collaboratively, and suggest, develop, and implement new process and procedural improvements, communicate effectively with end users and work in a team environment to resolve issues.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain, servers and hosted applications in a Linux environment
• Monitor the health of Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
• Perform monthly Linux OS patching and updates as well as applying critical out of band patches and updates.
• Maintain proper documentation and follow proper procedures for change control, server deployment, and other procedures.
• Follow required policies and procedures to maintain compliance and security.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related.
• Those without a degree require 6 years of professional level experience.
• 2 years: Strong experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems and hosted applications. This includes monitoring health, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and performing maintenance and updates on Linux operating systems.
• 2 years: Linux Server administration in a physical and virtual enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages and installing, configuring, and maintaining OS services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL and other databases, Nginx, etc. A solid understanding configuration management tools such as Puppet is a plus.
• Experience with Pure SAN or other SAN solutions a plus. Technical Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or VMWare certifications are a plus.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.