Linux Systems Admin: Automate & Optimize Infrastructure

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Jr. Linux Systems Administrator to join the College of Engineering's Engineering Technology Services. The role installs, configures, operates, maintains, and supports systems in a multi-OS environment, using RHEL Satellite, Uyuni, and Ansible.

Responsibilities include basic troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration on security and infrastructure improvements, with ITIL-based guidance and potential on-call hours.

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.
• Experience administering Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian).
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Salt.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• ITIL v3 Foundations and working in diverse environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and support systems in a multi-OS environment.
• Use and contribute to system management tools (RHEL Satellite, Uyuni, Ansible).
• Assist with security, troubleshooting, and development of infrastructure improvements.
• Follow ITIL best practices to ensure availability, security, and performance.
• Support on-call availability or extended hours as needed.

Tools

RHEL Satellite

Uyuni

Ansible

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Jr. Linux Systems Administrator to join the College of Engineering's Engineering Technology Services. The role installs, configures, operates, maintains, and supports systems in a multi-OS environment, using RHEL Satellite, Uyuni, and Ansible.

Responsibilities include basic troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration on security and infrastructure improvements, with ITIL-based guidance and potential on-call hours.