Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Security & Automation

AVIAN, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Level Up, LLC, a subsidiary of AVIAN, seeks a Linux Administrator to maintain and improve the Sponsor's Linux software and hardware environment, ensuring robust OS integration with hardware and applications across the organization.

The successful candidate will plan, test, install, configure, and harden Linux servers, apply patches promptly, develop test plans, replace hardware as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years configuring and maintaining Linux servers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline, OR 10 years of related technical experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong Linux administration experience.
• Experience with domain account management via Centrify, LDAP, and Active Directory.
• Experience applying security patches in a Linux environment.
• Strong shell scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test, install, integrate, and maintain new and upgraded Linux OS versions.
• Build and harden Linux servers; establish configuration baselines.
• Apply patches promptly and maintain patch management plans.
• Develop test plans and procedures.
• Replace server hardware components when necessary.
• Test and integrate software and hardware; manage OS lifecycles.
• Design interfaces to external systems; coordinate with other teams.
• Document OS configurations and responsibilities; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Documentation

Patch management

Communication

System integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS/Eng or related (or 10 years of related experience)

10+ years experience substitute education

Tools

Centrify

LDAP

Active Directory

Job description

Level Up, LLC, a subsidiary of AVIAN, seeks a Linux Administrator to maintain and improve the Sponsor's Linux software and hardware environment, ensuring robust OS integration with hardware and applications across the organization.

The successful candidate will plan, test, install, configure, and harden Linux servers, apply patches promptly, develop test plans, replace hardware as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.