Linux System Administrator

Linux System Administrator

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Linux System Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and maintaining Linux servers across multiple distributions, as well as hands-on experience with related technologies and virtualization platforms. This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our Linux-based infrastructure.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers running Linux distributions including RHEL, SuSE, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and authentication using FreeIPA and/or OpenLDAP.
• Configure and administer NFS, CXFS, and other file systems to support high-performance storage requirements.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain backup solutions, specifically Veeam Backup Service.
• Administer and troubleshoot virtual machine environments using KVM and VMware.
• Conduct routine system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to ensure compliance with IT policies.
• Collaborate with development and application teams to support their infrastructure needs.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
   

Education and Experience Required:

• Typically a technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree and up to two years of experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in multiple Linux distributions, including RHEL, SuSE, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu
• Experience with NFS, file system management, and storage architectures
• Knowledge of FreeIPA and/or OpenLDAP for centralized authentication
• Ability to write scripts in Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation
• Basic understanding of Database Administration
• Understanding of Cybersecurity best practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skill

Desirable skills

• Configuration Management Tools such as Saltstack and Ansible
• Experience working with Slurm and/or LSF
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Zabbix, SNMP, or Prometheus

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Bias, Business, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Development Methodologies, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Implementation Methodologies, Infrastructure Design, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 4 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Information Technology

Job Level:

TCP_02

    

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 63,900 - 146,900 in Minnesota & Wisconsin
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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