Linux Administrator

Dormont Manufacturing Co; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care package

Flexible working hours

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage and maintain Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance across all platforms. This role involves deploying systems, automating processes, and ensuring security compliance as part of their commitment to operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, a deep understanding of Linux, and experience with automation tools like Ansible as well as cloud platforms. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical care, flexible hours, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel architecture, filesystems, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions across servers.
• Write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Utilize monitoring tools to identify and optimize server performance.
• Apply security patches and manage user access permissions.
• Design and execute regular system backups.

Skills

Linux kernel architecture

Bash scripting

Python scripting

System monitoring tools (Zabbix, Prometheus, Nagios)

Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Docker

AWS

Virtualization tools (VMware)

Job description

Responsibilities

• System Deployment & Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, AlmaLinux) across physical and virtual servers.

• Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain scripts in Bash, Python to automate routine administration tasks and server provisioning.

• System Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus, Nagios) to proactively identify resource bottlenecks and optimize server performance.

• Security & Patch Management: Apply security patches, maintain firewall configurations, and manage user access permissions to safeguard critical company data.

• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design and execute regular system backups and disaster recovery plans to ensure 100% data integrity.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve escalated hardware and software issues, and manage work orders through IT ticketing systems

• Maintain wide range Business applications and systems based on Linux: Jira, Conflunece, ERP (EPR (Deploys, Postgres, Java, Tomcat, Zookeeper, Kafka, Logs)), Bitbucket, Crucible, Testrail, Perforce, SVN, Git, Nexus repository (Ubuntu 20,22,24, Almalinux, NPM), Docker (Docker Compose, Swarm, logs, service inspect), Ansible (inventory, playbooks, roles)

• Web site (AWS)

• Asterisk, FreePBX (sip, trunks, routes, IVR, reports calls)

• Test Disaster recovery procedure for all locations.

• Technical communication with client's engineers

• Keeping internal documentation at the actual state

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Core Expertise: Deep understanding of Linux kernel architecture, filesystems, and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Configuration Management: Hands‑on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Virtualization & Cloud: Familiarity with hypervisors and cloud platforms (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Certifications: Professional credentials like Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), CompTIA Linux+, or Linux Professional Institute (LPI) are highly preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• System Uptime: Maintaining high availability across all critical business applications and services.
• Resolution Time: Meeting targeted Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for internal IT support tickets.
• Security Compliance: Ensuring all systems comply with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• Working with an international team of world‑class professionals on exciting and challenging projects;
• Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events;
• Medical Care package;
• Sensibly flexible working hours;
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines;
• Friendly team environment;
• Additional benefits – care bonus to cover health, educational and safety needs.