Job Description
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Winter Park, FL
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
POSITION SUMMARY: System One is seeking a Linux Systems Admin for a full-time, permanent onsite position in Winter Park, FL. The Linux System Administrator is responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. The system administration tasking will be focused on improving the stability and performance of the system, 24x7 website uptime, maintaining and improving the security posture of the systems, continuous monitoring of system health, and troubleshooting issues that arise.
Responsibilities - Installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems. Performs new software installation, system upgrades, routine maintenance and updates to comply with security standards.
- Performs analysis of new equipment and software for upcoming projects.
- Performs system backups and recovery. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
- Proficient in tasks such as shell scripting, creating cron jobs, analyzing log files, managing user accounts and groups, configuring iptables, and setting up mail services.
- Responds to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support concerning systems operation. Diagnoses system hardware, software and operator problems.
- Coordinates activities with other personnel in information systems group.
- Provides updates, status and completion information and problem-request tracking system to manager, and/or end users via Jira ticketing system, voicemail, email or in person.
- Replaces defective or inadequate software packages.
- Uses open-source tools, monitor systems, hardware troubleshooting, tracks and documents problems to ensure a timely resolution.
- Responsible for dealing with hardware and software vendors as well as technical support issues.
- Setup and configure virtual machines through VMware ESXi version 6.0 or later.
- Assists in maintaining the physical hardware associated with the VMware environment.
- Participates in failure and disaster recovery rehearsals using VMware.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university and at least 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of VMware experience.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
- Experienced IT professional with a broad range of knowledge including but not limited to: Linux Red Hat (RHEL), CentOS, Bash scripting and VMware ESXi 6.0 or later.
- Knowledge of LAMP stack, Python Scripting and MySQL preferred, but not required.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Ref: #270-IT Orlando
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Monday to Friday,