Senior System Administrator - 24/7 Unix/Linux Expert

Stem Xpert; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Overland Park is seeking an experienced System Administrator to provide Tier 2-3 support for Managed Services. Responsibilities include troubleshooting OSS infrastructure, enforcing security policies, and updating documentation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of system administration experience with Unix and Linux, along with excellent communication skills. This role may require participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation and has potential for off-hours work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration experience with Unix and Linux.
• Experience in performance monitoring, systems upgrades, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as sh, ksh, bash, perl, and python.

Responsibilities

• Perform Tier 2-3 System Administration support for Managed Services.
• Collaborate with operational staff to resolve production-related issues.
• Enforce customer security policies and standards.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

System administration experience

Unix/Linux expertise

Performance monitoring

Scripting languages (sh, ksh, bash, perl, python)

Technical understanding of complex TCP/IP networks

Experience with Virtualization solutions

Tools

VMware

HP hardware

Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Job description

A leading IT service provider in Overland Park is seeking an experienced System Administrator to provide Tier 2-3 support for Managed Services. Responsibilities include troubleshooting OSS infrastructure, enforcing security policies, and updating documentation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of system administration experience with Unix and Linux, along with excellent communication skills. This role may require participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation and has potential for off-hours work.