Linux and Database Administrator

themischgroup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Linux and Database Administrator role at Themisch Group in Los Angeles, CA, is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based systems and enterprise databases across production and non-production environments.

You will monitor server performance, tune databases, implement cybersecurity measures, automate tasks with shell scripts, and collaborate with developers and analysts to deliver reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux/Unix systems in production environments.
• Proficient in SQL and major database platforms; ability to tune and optimize database performance.
• Scripting skills (shell) and automation tooling; familiarity with backup/recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and update Linux systems and database applications.
• Troubleshoot issues, analyze logs, and ensure high availability.
• Design and maintain database structures, backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, managers, and analysts to support new systems.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Database administration

Unix

Shell scripting

Automation tools

Cybersecurity basics

Tools

SQL databases

Backup tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Linux and Database Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based systems and enterprise databases across production and non-production environments. This role includes monitoring server performance, ensuring system availability, performing database tuning, and maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure operations.

• Key responsibilities include installing, configuring, and updating Linux systems and database applications; troubleshooting issues; analyzing system logs; and implementing cybersecurity measures such as access control, backup procedures, and recovery strategies.


• The administrator will configure servers and databases, design and maintain database structures across multiple platforms, preserve data integrity, and optimize database access and resource allocation for performance.


• The role also involves developing and implementing database backup and recovery strategies, configuring database parameters, and ensuring reliable restore processes.


• Collaboration is essential, requiring close work with developers, technical managers, and analysts to support new systems and services.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions that improve system efficiency are critical.

This position requires experience with Linux and Unix-based systems, SQL and major database platforms, shell scripting, and automation tools. A background in database administration, system performance tuning, and secure infrastructure management is essential.