Linux Systems Administrator

Talentify; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Motion is seeking a Systems Administrator III to design, implement, maintain, and support Intel platforms across Windows and Linux servers, VMware ESX, storage, AD, and O365. The role emphasizes complex problem solving across multiple tech domains and requires eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

The candidate will administer Windows and Linux servers, VMware, O365, and related infrastructure, while assisting with development support, planning, and documentation to keep systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux servers.
• Experience with VMware and O365 administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintains essential IT hardware, software, operating systems, and applications independently.
• Performs Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Provides tier 3 troubleshooting as required.
• Provides administration for O365 products.
• Performs VMware maintenance and configuration.
• Designs and manages application interfaces and dependencies.
• Maintains platform diagrams and network documentation.
• Mentors lower level employees.

Skills

Windows

Linux

VMware

O365

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

Scripting

Cloud architecture (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Systems Administrator III assists with the design, implementation, maintenance, and primary support of Intel platforms within Motion’s enterprise technology environment. This includes Windows and Linux servers, VMware, ESX infrastructure, storage, Active Directory, O365, development support & planning of systems and applications infrastructure, and 3rd-level endpoint support as needed. This role requires strong knowledge of server and desktop processing/operating systems that enables them to work at the highest level of all computer operations phases. This role handles complex problems across multiple technology platforms.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

JOB DUTIES

• 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.
• Mentors lower level employees.
• 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.
• Scripting (Linux shell, PowerShell).
• 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.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage,

401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.