Linux Systems Administrator

Why Orthofix?

We are a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a premier portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions and a leading surgical navigation system. Our combined company is over 1,600 strong, with products distributed in 68 countries worldwide and a global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint, and this is just the beginning!

Come join our global team of dedicated professionals who through their extraordinary efforts demonstrate every day their commitment to our mission of improving the lives of patients. At SeaSpine and Orthofix our culture is built around Integrity and the core beliefs we live by: Exceed Expectations, Work Together, Be Respectful, Get Lean and Have Fun!

How you'll make a difference?

Provides support for enterprise-level servers, data storage, and networks in the corporate office and shared global data center. As a member of a team, this position will assist in the high-level resolution of end-user requests. This position is responsible for providing controls around backups, system patching, support for new corporate subsidiaries, and maintenance of critical processes.

What will be your Duties and Responsibilities?

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintain servers including hardware and O/S issues.

• Asset and Patching Management.

• Maintain backups on enterprise systems (including ERP, data warehouses, email, and application servers).

• Document and publish all network and system configurations.

• Develop and support proactive monitors for systems and application servers to meet Service-Level Agreements.

• Manage projects related to infrastructure and customer requests.

• Work with users in identifying and resolving issues in business applications.

• Perform audits and tests on internal systems to ensure that all are performing optimally.

• Support the Database Administrators with Linux support, disk support, and local networking.

• Proactively establish effective relationships and support others in achieving high performance.

• Coordinate with other I.T. department team members in resolving issues to the customer's satisfaction.

• Accept and carry out responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of their essential job responsibilities.

• Maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.

• Manage the configuration of the client environment through the use of group policies, login scripts, etc.

• After-hours and weekend work may be required.

• Provide excellent customer service.

What skills you’ll need?

• 5-10 years overall System Administration experience in a large enterprise environment required.

• Experience with LAN and WAN network administration concepts and techniques.

• In-depth experience in Linux administration and troubleshooting. Must have experience with multiple Linux distributions.

• Must have experience supporting enterprise environments of 100+ servers.

• Some Windows Administration experience is required.

• Experience with enterprise version of Backup software

• Experience in server and network monitoring tools.

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is highly preferred.

• Implementing Security controls and procedures. Experience with Security in a Linux environment in a Windows domain is preferred.

• Experience in network migrations, upgrades, and conversions with multiple Linux environments required

• Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures.

• This position requires a proactive, problem-solving individual who is able to manage a varied workload with constantly changing priorities.

• Individual must be detail-oriented, accurate, well-organized, and able to work effectively under pressure.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills by demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain a positive rapport with a diverse employee/customer population.

• Training and mentoring junior technicians, working in a team environment.

• Must be able to meet expectations of the position with minimal guidance or supervision.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Veeam support experience

• Nagios support experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described in this section are to be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Job will require 70% sitting; and 30% standing.

• Lifting equipment up to 40 lbs.

• A significant amount of time is spent at a PC using a keyboard and/or mouse.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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