Linux Administrator

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Linux Administrator manages installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux systems, ensuring stability, performance, and security of enterprise infrastructure.
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Company Description

Are you looking for a change? Do you want to collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry? Are you ready to join a company whose passion is to really make a difference to enterprises, the community and the world? Then you are the one that we are looking for to be part of our growing team.

Job Description

Required Skills:

  • Sys admin experience in Linux environments and proficient in tasks such as analyzing log files, managing user accounts and groups, configuring IPTable Required 5 Years
  • Familiarity with Samba, CIFS and NFS mounts Required 3 Years
  • The ability to create and manage BASH scripting Required 3 Years
  • The ability to schedule and manage Cron Jobs Required 3 Years
  • The ability to setup system services Required 3 Years
  • Familiarity with web-based technologies, including but not limited to, reverse proxy servers, SSL certificate configuration, three-tier architecture, Required 3 Years
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel Required 3 Years
  • Bachelor’s degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, preferred. Desired
  • Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Linux+, e.g., CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Red Hat Certification Desired
  • Configuration and monitoring of Apache Webserver, Apache Tomcat and MySQL Desired
  • Develop and maintain Atlassian applications such as but not limited to: JIRA, Confluence and Bamboo Desired
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Desired
  • Experience with VMware Desired

Job Description:

The Linux Administrator is responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

The system administration tasking will be focused on improving the stability and performance of the system, maintaining and improving the security posture of the systems, continuous monitoring of system health, and troubleshooting issues that arise.

The Linux Administrator is accountable for Linux servers and applications that support the enterprise infrastructure and business critical services. Responsibilities on these systems include engineering, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual operation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Engineering of Linux systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs.
  • Fluent in various flavors of Linux: CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL and Oracle Linux
  • Install and configure Linux servers and application residing on Linux servers
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
  • Contribute to and maintain system standards.
  • Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
  • Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure/add new services as necessary.
  • Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.
  • Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
  • The Systems Administrator (SYSADM) is responsible for server back up and security, along with performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Familiarity with most basic system administrator tools and process; for example, can boot/shutdown a machine, add and remove user accounts, use back up programs, and maintain system database files.
  • Responsible for operating and other system software; responsible for upgrading the operating and system software and keeping patches current. Able to do minimal debugging and modification of programs, execute the disaster recovery/back up procedures and archiving procedures.
  • Able to maintain file and print capacity.
  • The SYSADM should possess an understanding of network and distributed computing concepts.
  • This is accomplished by working with the Systems Management Team Lead to understand the scope of services to be provided and assessing the impact they will have on the technical infrastructure.
  • Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Completes assigned tasks. Possesses strong communication skills; both written and spoken.

Qualifications

Bacheloer Degree

Additional Information

Samba, CIFS and NFS mounts BASH scripting,Cron Jobs

Skills Required

  • 5 years of sys admin experience in Linux environments
  • 3 years of familiarity with Samba, CIFS and NFS mounts
  • 3 years of ability to create and manage BASH scripting
  • 3 years of ability to schedule and manage Cron Jobs
  • 3 years of ability to setup system services
  • 3 years of familiarity with web-based technologies
  • 3 years of ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
  • Linux+ or RHCSA certification
  • Experience with Apache Webserver and MySQL
  • Experience maintaining Atlassian applications
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server
  • Experience with VMware
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The Company
HQ: Princeton, NJ
120 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Cygnus Professionals Inc.– a global IT company envisions in Business-IT Transformations through progressive solution platforms and technology consulting. Headquartered in New Jersey, Cygnus offers collaborative engagement through partnerships in developing, modernizing strategic solutions, and supporting innovation. Today, Cygnus has been strongly focusing on advanced technology services leveraging AI, ML, NLP, Blockchain, IoT, and Cognitive Computing. Cygnus has also built Service Delivery Competency on Oracle and Microsoft loud-based solutions. Cygnus Professionals is a leader in Digital Health and Healthcare IT Solutions providing services across the US, Europe, and India and expanding into new territories where a need for qualified compliance personnel is in demand. This includes Digital Transformation and electronic media systems for quality management. Cygnus has a firm footprint addressing the unique challenges of the US Pharmaceutical & Healthcare industry especially in the area of inspection/audit readiness, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Project Quality Services. Cygnus is able to develop a fresh outlook in collaborative human capital focusing on customer centricity, agility, continuous innovation and, business process excellence. Our Goals Currently, with more than 250 people onboard, Cygnus’s vision is to become a global leader in Healthcare-IT solutions and consulting by delivering domain excellence and innovation to its customers. While our proactive initiatives on market-facing solutions, frameworks, and R&D labs are committed to helping our customers in achieving their goals, our human capital exhibits the sense of ownership in each step while serving their customers, applying innovation to sustain competitive advantage and, to develop a healthy partnership ecosystem.

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