Linux System Administrator

Seneca Resources; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to independently maintain IT hardware, software, operating systems, and applications. The role covers Windows and/or Linux server administration, O365 product support, VMware maintenance, and architecture design for multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting advanced issues, managing permissions, updating network diagrams, and leading upgrades and configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux servers.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technology.
• In-depth knowledge of O365 products and AD/GP.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex IT issues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintains IT hardware, software, operating systems, and applications.
• Performs Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Troubleshoots complex IT issues to access technical resources.
• Supports and administers O365 products.
• Performs VMware maintenance and configuration.
• Designs and manages application interfaces and dependencies.
• Provides architectural support for multiple platforms.
• Maintains network diagrams and documentation.
• Leads in upgrading, installing, and configuring software/hardware.
• Manages system permissions and user accounts.
• Provides tier 3 troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Windows

Linux

O365

VMware

Active Directory

Group Policy

Networking

Cloud architecture

IT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

O365

Active Directory

Job description

• Maintains essential IT hardware, software, operating systems, and applications independently.


• Performs Windows and/or Linux server administration.


• Helps employees to access technical resources by troubleshooting complex IT issues and assessing unusual problems.


• Provides support and administration for all O365 related products.


• Performs VMware maintenance and configuration.


• Designs and manages application interfaces and dependencies.


• Provides architectural design and support for multiple application platforms.


• Develops and maintains platform diagrams and network documentation.


• Ensures Business Continuance plans remain viable and meet company goals.


• Provides tier 3 troubleshooting as required.


• Leads in upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and hardware.


• Creates and manages system permissions and user accounts.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.


• Experience resolving recovery procedures and experience working with a variety of operating systems and systems performance-monitoring tools.


• Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of VMware virtualization technology.


• Detailed knowledge of O365 products.


• Detailed knowledge of Active directory and Group Policy.


• Detailed knowledge of various IT infrastructure hardware (servers, switches, SAN fabric, and mid-range platforms.


• Knowledge of a wide range of programming languages with strong problem-solving skills to analyze unusual IT problems.


• Detailed knowledge of application requirements such as security, performance, reliability, and redundancy.


• Knowledge of modern network designs including operational aspects and security.


• Detailed knowledge of application requirements such as security, performance, reliability, and redundancy.


• Strong problem determination skills and ability to work under pressure are essential to this job.


• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, business analysts and testers.


• Knowledge/experience of cloud architecture methodologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.


• Extensive Experience with and knowledge of IT infrastructure such as servers, routers, switches, LAN, firewalls, security updates, etc.


• Experience in project management and mentoring others in resolving lower level issue.