What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Administrator position at Procession Systems?
Job Description
OVERVIEW :
We are recruiting for a Linux Administrator for an exciting, growing mission! The Linux Administrator will maintain and improve the existing Linux environment. This includes responsibility for the operating system software and its successful integration with the hardware and applications software across the organization.
GENERAL DUTIES :
Planning, testing, installing, integrating, and maintaining new and upgraded versions of the relevant operating systems
Building and hardening Linux servers, and establishing configuration baselines
Applying all appropriate security and firmware patches in a timely manner, and assisting in creating, maintaining, and adhering to the organization’s patch management plans
Developing test plans and procedures; testing and integrating software and hardware
Managing operating system lifecycles
Establishing, developing, testing, staging, and operating environments
Designing interfaces to external systems
Researching and resolving operating system problems efficiently and accurately, while adhering to organizational standards and practices
Troubleshooting operating system problems, and collaborating with other teams
Providing technical support to other teams on requirements for integration into the operating system
Maintaining and updating documentation on the operating system configuration and all other areas of responsibility
Required Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Strong Linux administration experience, including configuring and maintaining Linux servers
Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation
Experience with domain account management, particularly via Centrify, LDAP, and Active Directory
Experience applying security patches in a Linux environment
Strong shell scripting experience
Ability to manage a large, complex server environment
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Strong Solaris administration experience
Solaris administration / engineering certification (e.g. SCSAS, etc.)
Scripting experience with Ansible or similar technologies
CLEARANCE :
Full Scope Polygraph minimum
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