Unix/Linux Systems Administrator — Hybrid, On-Call

Seattle Information Technology Department; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle’s Seattle Information Technology department is seeking a Unix/Linux Administrator (IT Professional B) to manage a large fleet of Unix/Linux servers and related security, monitoring, and backup tasks in a largely virtualized environment.

The role involves on-call rotation, uses automation tools like Ansible, and requires CIS benchmarking adherence and CJIS background suitability. The position offers a hybrid schedule with on-site requirements in Seattle.

Qualifications

• 6 years of hands-on experience administering Unix/Linux operating systems.
• 4 years of experience in systems programming, including automation, scripting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux shell environments, scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python), and standard Unix utilities.
• Solid understanding of enterprise security practices, risk mitigation, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Unix/Linux system administration in an enterprise environment across multiple OS versions.
• Use of IT Automation tools such as Ansible/AAP.
• Virtualization of Linux/Unix environments with KVM and SPARC based hypervisors.
• System monitoring with tools such as SolarWinds.
• System backup and recovery with applications like Commvault.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for support and emergencies.

Skills

Unix/Linux admin

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Security practices

On-call rotation

CIS benchmarks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Oracle OLVM

Oracle Ldoms

SolarWinds

Commvault

Job description

The City of Seattle’s Seattle Information Technology department is seeking a Unix/Linux Administrator (IT Professional B) to manage a large fleet of Unix/Linux servers and related security, monitoring, and backup tasks in a largely virtualized environment.

The role involves on-call rotation, uses automation tools like Ansible, and requires CIS benchmarking adherence and CJIS background suitability. The position offers a hybrid schedule with on-site requirements in Seattle.