Linux Admin

Infrastructure Administrator – Linux

Job Summary:
The Infrastructure Administrator (Linux) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Linux-based infrastructure. This position focuses on system performance, security, and reliability across virtualized and cloud environments. The role plays a critical part in ensuring operational stability, automating routine processes, and supporting enterprise-wide IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Linux administration and configuration.
• Administer and optimize RedHat and Oracle Linux systems across VMware and Nutanix environments.
• Ensure systems are configured for optimal performance, reliability, and security compliance.
• Monitor system health, respond to alerts, and lead incident response and remediation efforts.
• Apply patches, updates, and security fixes in coordination with IT security policies.
• Build and deploy new systems following standard configuration and security best practices.
• Develop and maintain system documentation for compliance and communication purposes.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and maintain backup systems.
• Implement automation for monitoring, reporting, and system management through scripting.
• Provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in IT systems administration with strong expertise in Linux (preferably RHEL).
• At least 2 years of experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) and enterprise backup systems.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call support schedule.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Hybrid schedule requiring partial on-site presence in the regional Pittsburgh area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep technical knowledge of Linux environments (RedHat and Oracle Linux).
• Proficiency in virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix) and enterprise backup systems.
• Experience with security hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Experience with automation tools such as RedHat Satellite, Ansible, or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Experience supporting systems hosting database technologies.
• Familiarity with containers and cloud infrastructure.
• Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across IT and business teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90, $115,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with RHEL?
• Are you a US citizen?
• Are you near or local to the Fox Chapel, PA area?

Experience:

• Linux Administration: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person