Senior Systems & DB Administrator - Cloud Modernization

Code4lib; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading public library system in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Senior Systems & Database Administrator to lead technical operations and support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will oversee critical database initiatives, administer servers, and enhance system performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience with SQL and cloud migrations. This position offers an opportunity to make significant technical contributions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems administration or related IT roles.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as XCP-ng or Proxmox.
• Strong practical experience in database management with a focus on PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical backup for the IS Manager.
• Lead migrations to cloud-based database solutions.
• Administer and modernize Ubuntu-based servers.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Linux server administration

Networking knowledge

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Ubuntu

Xen/KVM

AWS

Job description

A leading public library system in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Senior Systems & Database Administrator to lead technical operations and support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will oversee critical database initiatives, administer servers, and enhance system performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience with SQL and cloud migrations. This position offers an opportunity to make significant technical contributions in a collaborative environment.