Linux Server Administrator

Server Administrator
. The Linux Server Administrator role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise Linux infrastructure within a secure, hybrid on‑premises and cloud‑integrated environment. This position supports operational reliability, automation, storage integration, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate has strong experience in patch management, repository administration, container platforms, storage protocols, and proof‑of‑concept (POC) initiatives that advance infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Linux Infrastructure Operations:
Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain enterprise Linux systems across development, test, and production environments. Patching & Lifecycle Management:
Manage operating system updates and patching processes to ensure compliance, security, and minimal operational disruption. Repository Management:
Administer and maintain enterprise software repositories, ensuring proper synchronization, version control, and content governance. Containerization:
Deploy and support Docker‑based environments, including image management, security considerations, and performance optimization. Storage Integration:
Configure and maintain iSCSI storage connections, multipathing, and performance tuning in coordination with storage teams. Proof of Concepts:
Lead and document infrastructure‑related POCs, providing recommendations and transition plans for production implementation. Manage and update incidents within the IT service management system to ensure timely resolution.

Work Schedule:

Must work county hours (ET); flex time optional. Some after‑hours work may be required. This is a fully remote position with optional access to office space.

• Design, deploy, harden, and maintain enterprise Linux servers across development, test, and production environments within a hybrid on‑prem and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage OS patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities to ensure security compliance and operational stability.
• Administer enterprise software repositories (e.g., Pulp) including synchronization, version control, and content governance.
• Deploy and support Docker‑based container environments, including image management, security, and performance tuning.
• Configure and manage iSCSI storage, LVM, and multipathing for high availability and optimized performance.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash/Python and leverage tools like Ansible and Terraform for configuration management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and ensure high system availability.
• Lead and document Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives to support infrastructure modernization efforts.
• Manage incidents and service requests in the ITSM system, ensuring timely resolution and SLA adherence.

Environment: Operates within a mature hybrid infrastructure environment consisting of on‑premises virtualization platforms and cloud‑integrated systems. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with:
Many enterprise Linux distributions, Pulp (or similar repository management tools), Docker, iSCSI, LVM, multipathing, system services management, SSH, Bash/Python scripting, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).