Senior Linux Administrator

US Tech Solutions; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to coordinate and deliver key IT projects. The ideal candidate will oversee Linux systems, participate in server architecture, and ensure optimal performance across IT infrastructures. Strong knowledge of Red Hat, IBM storage environments, and scripting for automation are essential. Communication skills and the ability to work in a multinational environment are crucial. This role supports clients and requires readiness for 24x7 support, making it an exciting opportunity for proactive professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-domain environments with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and strong ownership skills.
• Ability to work in a multinational environment with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver IT Infrastructure in collaboration with global teams.
• Administer Linux systems as part of global IT projects.
• Gather performance metrics and troubleshoot issues reported by clients.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

IBM Blade server administration

Hands-on experience with IBM storage environments

Strong working knowledge of Linux

Experience with Active Directory authentication

Centrify Experience

Scripting for automation (shell, Python)

Working knowledge of virtualization and VMware

Knowledge of Cloud Technologies

Experience with GPFS environment

General understanding of Networking

Strong written and oral communication skills

Job description

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website www.ustechsolutions.com.

We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well.

Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset.

Job Description

• Coordinate, plan and deliver IT Infrastructure in line with global team.
• Manage delivery of Linux systems as part of global IT projects.
• Build the servers in standalone and Cluster environment.
• Understand the application that is used by client for the server delivery and follow the same along with the process defined.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery solution architecture and related activities.
• Configure new physical and virtual servers while documenting the implementation.
• Administer the SAN attached Blade and Rack-mounted server infrastructure.
• Administer IBM rack-mounted and Blade servers along with firmware upgrades.
• Manage and administer GPFS clustered environments to meet HPC and business needs.
• Gather requirements for builds and configuration changes, and assist in revising those requirements to fit with corporate standards.
• Collect, gather and analyze CPU, memory and storage and network I/O performance metrics as needed.
• Respond to problem tickets for issues reported by clients and provide customer second and third level IT Infrastructure support via telephone, e-mail, and other tools.
• Follow standard operating procedures while maintaining validated servers.
• Assist with the installation of off-the-shelf applications and document the installation procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance/monitoring of systems within the environment to ensure optimal performance, to determine system upgrade/replacement schedules, and to meet established Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments.
• Learn to operate system management and monitoring tools to identify and assist in resolving potential security, reliability, and capacity and performance issues.
• Participate in evaluation of server hardware and software. Research solutions and formulate recommendations.
• Provide timely status updates to IT management.

Qualifications

• Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Thorough knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v.5, v.6 and v.7) and related technologies in a multi-domain environment.
• IBM Blade server, System x and RAID administration is strongly desired.
• Hands-on experience with IBM storage environments (SAN,NAS) and multipathing on Linux servers.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Redhat in particular.
• Experience with using and configuring Active Directory authentication within Redhat, including establishing login rights and sudo permissions, preferably using.
• Centrify Experience on Cobbler Server Setup and Configuration Knowledge on Linux Kickstart process.
• Experience in writing scripts to automate system configuration and maintenance, including shell scripts, Python, and other languages as needed.
• Working knowledge of virtualization and VMware environments, including builds of Redhat servers through templates.
• Knowledge of Cloud Technologies (Private/Public), including configuration and troubleshooting automation of VM builds; knowledge of working with, building and configuring Red hat servers within AmClienton AWS EC2.
• Experience work on GPFS environment and extensive knowledge on GPFS HPC setup.
• General understanding of Networking and Network Security. Prevailing Red Hat Certifications a plus.
• Organizational "Fit" Considerations:
• The candidate must be flexible to take on different tasks at short notice and have the ability to function in cross-functional team setup that consists of different disciplines.
• Understanding and experience in working in a multinational environment.
• Ability to take ownership of an issue, problem, or project and see it through to completion.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in English; candidate must be prepared to work for 24x7 support.
• Excellent Communication Skills; Problem Determination & analysis skills; Excellent team working & Positive Attitude.
• Knowledge of multiple technologies will be a strong plus; Ability to quickly assimilate technical & non-technical information.