Linux Administrator II — Automation & Virtualization

Tekscend Photomask Corp.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekscend Photomask Corp. seeks a systems administrator to support CentOS Linux platforms, storage systems, databases, and virtualization. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, automated backups, and upgrades to improve reliability and performance with security controls.

The role requires 5+ years across multiple OSs, strong troubleshooting, and scripting for automation. A CS-related degree is preferred, and onsite work is required one week per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with multiple operating systems; CentOS focus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Software programming for system automation tasks.
• Experience with client-server installations and maintenance upgrades.
• Understanding of systems, I/O, and networks as they pertain to the OS.
• Ability to research technical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, install, maintain, and upgrade computer hardware and software.
• Develop and implement custom automation backups.
• Propose and implement system enhancements for reliability and performance, including security controls.
• Provide off-hour support in rotation with the team.

Skills

Linux Administration

CentOS Linux

Shell scripting

Perl programming

Security hardening

Troubleshooting

Onsite availability

Communication skills

US Persons

Education

College degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Rocky Linux

NetApp storage

Ansible

MySQL/MariaDB

Job description

Tekscend Photomask Corp. seeks a systems administrator to support CentOS Linux platforms, storage systems, databases, and virtualization. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, automated backups, and upgrades to improve reliability and performance with security controls.

The role requires 5+ years across multiple OSs, strong troubleshooting, and scripting for automation. A CS-related degree is preferred, and onsite work is required one week per month.