Linux Systems Administrator | Automation & Proxmox Expert

Optimus Technology, Inc

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Optimus Technology, Inc. is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support, troubleshoot, and maintain client/server/storage/network devices across Windows and UNIX environments. You will handle Tier 1 help desk tasks, configuration management, and user assistance.

The role includes hardware installation, LDAP/IDM integration, and Proxmox-based VM building. Strong Linux administration with CentOS, Rocky or RHEL experience is required, plus TLS troubleshooting, PXE boot, and Ansible automation

Qualifications

Experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9 system administration.
Ability to upgrade servers, workstations and laptops.
Experience with STE tasks and data transfer processes.
Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations).
Linux expertise across distributions and networking.

Responsibilities

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
Handle escalation to Tier 2 and communicate status to management.
Monitor and resolve day-to-day operations across client/server/storage/network devices.
Assist with system capacity planning and performance improvements.
Troubleshoot IT systems and provide detailed feedback on escalated tickets.
Support the dispatch system and hardware problem resolution.
Configure UNIX and Windows OS and manage network components.