Senior Analyst - Linux Systems Administration

Senior Analyst - Linux Systems Administration

As a Linux Systems Administrator on our team, you’ll work with an international team of Linux and Windows Administrators to provide daily Linux server support in a large-scale global multi-platform environment. You will independently design, test, implement, troubleshoot and maintain infrastructure architectures to include hardware platforms, client applications, server services and Linux operating systems; provide enterprise level support for hardware and Linux OS related issues;

evaluate, test and make recommendations on new/upgrades to hardware, OS, network and applications and their impact on existing system configurations; document standards, implementation procedures and troubleshooting processes. Must be available to work 24x7 support rotation, which includes fielding trouble tickets. Must have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

• Provide specialized enterprise level support and management for Linux/Windows Infrastructure, DNS, NIS/IDM, NFS, SAMBA, and Dell server hardware.
• Build/Install, support and maintain physical and virtual servers. Troubleshoot server and hardware issues and elevate as necessary.
• Develop and implement business solutions and/or automation using Shell, Perl, Ansible automation.
• Ensure system and security patches are up to date, including virus and malware protection.
• Provide monitoring and planning for growth and capacity.
• Ensure that production systems are backed up and protected.
• Document infrastructure standards and processes, implementation procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
• Design, develop, and articulate solutions based on strategic business or technical requirements.
• Integrate new technologies to solve business requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure engineered solutions are aligned to company standards.
• Participate in a 24x7 support rotation, including fielding trouble tickets.
• Analyze the current enterprise and make recommendations for capacity planning, performance tuning and design enhancements.
• Participate in the selection of services and products from a variety of vendors.

• 5+ years' experience with Linux Server Operating Systems
• 2+ years with VMware or another Hypervisor
• Experience with Orcharhino/RH Satellite or other patch deployment tools
• Experience with a large-scale, multi-platform environment (500+ machines across multiple sites)
• Solid understanding of Linux security fundamentals
• Strong understanding of DNS, NIS/IDM, NFS, SAMBA
• Strong leadership skills and influence in one or more projects or disciplinary areas
• Ability to make decisions on non-routine matters within broadly defined policies and procedures
• Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills
• Able to plan and execute complex projects with capability for complex analysis
• Extremely proficient with two or more IT disciplines
• Experience with project management on IT infrastructure projects

• Amazon Web Services, Azure or other cloud technology
• F5 or another load balancer
• Cloud backup solutions

Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship to perform fundamental job duties. Candidates from certain countries listed above may not be able to perform such duties. The clearance process may take significant time; any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s legal ability to perform fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.