System Administrator

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia of America Corporation is seeking a System Administrator in Sunnyvale, CA to install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, clusters, grids, and cloud environments. The role emphasizes uptime, security, scalability, and automation to streamline deployments and operations.

You will collaborate with data science and engineering teams to optimize workflows for ML/AI workloads and provide guidance on Linux best practices, documentation, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of experience performing system monitoring on Linux-based infrastructure.
• Must have 3 years of experience using configuration management tools, including Ansible or SaltStack.
• Must have 3 years of experience using coding or scripting languages, including Python, Bash, Ruby, Rust, or Go.
• Must have 3 years of experience using system and network monitoring systems and in incident response.
• Must have 3 years of experience troubleshooting hardware and system issues; and
• Must have 3 years of experience with Web service administration for Linux and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Ensure the stability, scalability, and security of Nokia infrastructure, including clusters and cloud environments.
• Manage and maintain the health of Nokia infrastructure, including servers, clusters, grids, and clouds.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and security by monitoring logs, metrics, and alerts.
• Implement automation tools to streamline system deployment, configuration, and management.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to design and implement optimized workflows for ML/AI workloads.
• Provide technical guidance on Linux system administration best practices and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Linux monitoring

Configuration management

Scripting languages

System & network monitoring

Troubleshooting hardware

Web services administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or related field

Master's degree in CS/CE/IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

Nokia of America Corporation, System Administrator (Multiple Positions), Sunnyvale, CA.

• Install, configure and maintain data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Ensure the stability, scalability, and security of Nokia infrastructure, including clusters and cloud environments.
• Manage and maintain the health of our Nokia infrastructure, including servers, clusters, grids, and clouds.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and security by monitoring logs, metrics, and alerts.
• Implement automation tools to streamline system deployment, configuration, and management.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to design and implement optimized workflows for ML/AI workloads.
• Provide technical guidance on Linux system administration best practices and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. #LI-DNI

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and 5 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.

• Must have 3 years of experience performing system monitoring on Linux-based infrastructure;
• Must have 3 years of experience using configuration management tools, including Ansible or SaltStack;
• Must have 3 years of experience using coding or scripting languages, including Python, Bash, Ruby, Rust, or Go;
• Must have 3 years of experience using system and network monitoring systems and in incident response;
• Must have 3 years of experience troubleshooting hardware and system issues; and
• Must have 3 years of experience with Web service administration for Linux and Windows.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

If offered employment, must have legal right to work in the U.S. EOE.

Nokia of America Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package: https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/united-states/

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