SENIOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (LINUX ADMIN)

The Linux System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day Infrastructure management and support across the globe, with a heavy emphasis on the RedHat/CentOS ecosystem & automation for HPC.

The Linux Administrator serves as a technical expert on systems administration in a large and complex computing environment globally. This position serves as a staff specialist on multiple operating systems like Linux, Unix, and platforms supporting enterprise-wide or large scale computing.

Key Responsibilities:

· Experience with the larger RedHat ecosystem, such as RHEV, Satellite Server, IPA, SCL.

· Experience with the HPe Proliant/Superdome ecosystem including HP Service Guard, HP Oneview etc.

· Manage large & diverse Global Linux environment including support, capacity planning, performance tuning and ongoing monitoring in enterprise level data center.

· Manage the lifecycle of global compute & application servers, from acquisition to decommission, as it relates to the hardware and operating system.

· Manage, configure, and deploy global infrastructure using automation tools with Ansible, Satellite Server (The Foreman) & CFEngine.

· Proficient in multiple scripting languages including Python and perl.

· Self-starter, fixes issues when found and takes initiative when weaknesses are identified.

· Approach all tasks with an attitude of automation. Identify and recommend areas of improvement where improvement may be gained.

· Manage and maintain monitoring to ensure uptime and SLA levels. Involve with on-call support routines & ticket management.

· Document process and procedure followed in day-to-day operations as well as new implementation.

· Ability to work well with a global team of highly motivated and skilled personnel - interaction and dialog are requisite in this dynamic environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Experience in administering diverse Linux based environments, with heavy focus on RHEL/CentOS ecosystem.

· Minimum 5+ years of Linux/Unix system experience (required).

· Minimum 5+ years experience of HPe hardware management and deployment (required).

· Minimum 5+ years of Experience with common scripting languages (bash, perl, python).

· Minimum 3 years experience with configuration management languages like Ansible, Puppet, Chef (Ansible preferred).

· Minimum 3 years experience with centralized configuration management system (Spacewalk, Satellite, Foreman).

· Compute cluster experience is a nice to have (LSF, Sungrid, RTDA).

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.