Junior Linux Systems Admin: Automate, Secure & Support IT

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jr. Linux Systems Administrator at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering will support Linux and Windows environments, with a focus on automation, configuration management, and system reliability.

You’ll work with RHEL Satellite, Uyuni, and Ansible while following ITIL practices and ensuring security and compliance across university infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring hands-on Linux experience, familiarity with Active Directory and scripting, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience administering and supporting computers in a professional IT environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows, and related technologies.
• Experience writing scripts and performing automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and support Linux and related systems.
• Troubleshoot system issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Contribute to security of computing infrastructure and ITIL-aligned processes.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Scripting (Shell/Python)

Ansible

RHEL Satellite

Tools

Uyuni

Foreman/Katello

Puppet

VMware/Hyper-V

Active Directory

Job description

The Jr. Linux Systems Administrator at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering will support Linux and Windows environments, with a focus on automation, configuration management, and system reliability.

You’ll work with RHEL Satellite, Uyuni, and Ansible while following ITIL practices and ensuring security and compliance across university infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring hands-on Linux experience, familiarity with Active Directory and scripting, and the ability to collaborate