UNIX Technology Administrator

SHAZAM recognizes that community financial institutions build better communities, and this drives our passion to strengthen financial institutions. We are a trusted partner to our valued customers providing answers, choice, and innovation with an impeccable level of customer service – a level unmatched in the industry.

And here’s the best part - we’re a national company that offers a small-company feel, a cultural balance that’s hard to come by but very real at SHAZAM. Your growth and development are top priorities and you’ll be surrounded by talented individuals and postured to make a real difference in the company. As a team member at SHAZAM, you’ll be an essential part of our mission as we work together strengthening community financial institutions.

The right candidate will join our Johnston, IA office on a hybrid schedule.

What We’re Looking For

SHAZAM is looking for a UNIX Technology Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will work on completing tasks correlated with the basic functions of creating and deleting system IDs, resetting passwords, and modifying user and groups. Monitor system alerts, adjustments as needed, and respond accordingly.

What You'll Do

• Build and patch simple Red Hat Operating System using virtualization software such as VMware.
• Work with enterprise level security software to create, delete and modify user IDs for all operating systems as well resetting passwords as needed/ requested.
• Use enterprise level backup software to ensure proper data is backed up as requested, monitor backups daily and restore files/ data as requested.
• Monitor system utilization including disk space, memory usage, node utilization and all components that could reduce user efficiency in applications. Elevate concerns to more senior staff members.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing, build working knowledge of the SHAZAM DR architecture.
• Assist computer operators and/or systems programmers in recovery from system error/malfunction conditions.
  
  

What You Need

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an information technology field or 1 years’ experience as a UNIX/Linux Administrator.
• Experience with middleware is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
• Career learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Culture of respect and dignity, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
• Excellent benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability provided at no cost
• Time away from work – PTO, VTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays
• Educational assistance
• Professional Certification Bonus program
  
  

Actual compensation is based on various factors, such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level, and is finalized at the time of offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by ITS, Inc. Therefore, if you require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.