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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.

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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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…