Linux System Administrator

Summary

Join Strata Information Group (SIG) as a part-time, remote Linux System Administrator! With 5-10 years of experience in higher education or consulting, you'll support cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. This role requires expertise in Linux systems administration, including various distributions, virtualization technologies, and open-source systems. You'll design, implement, and maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams. We offer a competitive salary, 401k with employer contribution, remote work, and flexible scheduling. If you're a proactive self-starter passionate about higher education technology, apply today!

Requirements

• Have previous experience working in a higher education institution
• Have previous experience with Ellucian Banner ERP
• Have a minimum of 5 years Linux Systems Administration experience
• Have 5+ years experience working with various Linux distributions (Red Hat/CentOS preferred)
• Have significant experience designing, building, configuring, and troubleshooting Oracle Linux, RedHat Linux servers
• Have significant experience building, configuring, and maintaining physical & Virtualized servers
• Have 5+ years experience with server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare, Hyper-V, Xen, etc.)
• Manage Linux and related open source systems (apache, bind, postfix, memcached, mysql, etc.)
• Have familiarity and operational knowledge of open source systems in a mixed Windows/Linux environment
• Have knowledge of data storage technologies such as NAS or SAN
• Be able to configure a secure system and monitor system security
• Be able to manage system backups
• Have basic knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting
• Be a proactive self-starter with the ability to drive projects through to completion
• Be able to manage multiple complex and time-sensitive projects simultaneously
• Have experience working together with teams from several business areas to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Technology

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate current and future infrastructure initiatives for the highest level of efficiency and performance
• Perform Linux OS installations, patching and upgrades
• Monitor daily systems, evaluate the availability of all server resources and carry out all Linux server tasks
• Assist in the setup and deployment of all virtual machines, as well as the installation and backup of all configuration procedures
• Maintain and monitor all patch releases, as well as devise multiple patch installation procedures and keep all systems up to date per NIST standards
• Deliver resilient and robust designs – lead and participate in technical discussions across product teams
• Design and document SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for system administration activities
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution
• Maintain operating systems and associated infrastructure software
• Collaborate with clients to roll out and automate configuration & release of builds to Production
• Provide ongoing management & support for infrastructure to clients running Ellucian Products
• Maintain site servers and hosted web applications, ensuring uptime and site responsiveness
• Develop tools and scripts to assist with routine maintenance tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Have Ansible Experience
• Have Certification on the OS, AWS, Azure

Benefits

• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Remote Work & Flexible Scheduling