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Functional Title Linux Systems Administrator

Recruitment Category Type Standard

Functional Category Information Technology

Grade IT.6

FLSA Status Exempt

Requisition Number 24-0180

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Level Staff

Job Code N/A

Job Description Summary 

Organization Name IT Infrastructure & Operations

Reports to Section Manager, Platform Technologies

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week 

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Work Schedule 

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm EST and as assigned by Manager – including weekends.

Position Location Laurel

General Summary 

This is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.

The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for the implementation, design, maintenance, and support of Red Hat Linux servers and other versions of Linux on WSSC Water’s platform. He/she will ensure maintenance, availability, and security of these systems and other related systems to address incident responses, and maintain 24×7×365 availability of the systems. The Linux Systems Administrator will also contribute to achieving the IT departmental work plan and will actively support development and execution of Commission-wide annual action items.

Essential Functions · Installs, configures, operates, and maintains Linux Systems (RHEL/CentOS / Fedora and the like) software and related infrastructure

  • Maintains and improves the security posture and hardening of the Linux environments, vulnerability remediation deployments
  • Evaluates new technologies, reviews and improves current technologies
  • Performs backup/restore/rollback and disaster recovery operations in Linux Infrastructure environments
  • Communicates with other teams to mitigate any issues with managed environments
  • Patches updates on OS and applications, maintains package sources and compliance reports, and patches scheduled deployments
  • Automates managing users, groups, password policies, and other user configurations within the WSSC Water IT Department requirements
  • Creates, updates, and organizes technical documentation and knowledge base for the team and other departments
  • Performs continuous health monitoring, improves the stability/performance of the Linux systems, and troubleshoots problems
  • Creates, updates, and organizes technical documentation and knowledge base for the team and other departments

Other Functions · Assists IT Security efforts by deploying server anti-malware solutions

  • Assists other IT Application team members with problem resolution
  • Assists desktop and help desk teams with problem resolution; resolves escalated tier 3 tickets
  • Racks and moves physical servers and runs cables and fiber between servers and switches
  • Provides systems support at WSSC Water’s 20+ remote sites
  • Performs related IT functions and duties, as assigned by manager

Work Environment And Physical Demands Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities · Solid knowledge of Linux systems administration

  • Strong knowledge and experience with RedHat and Oracle based operating systems
  • Skill in shell command line usage, scripting, and using automation tools
  • Solid experience with the best practices of virtualized and/or containerized environments (e.g. VMware , Nutanix and cloud-based platforms)
  • Proactive with the ability to take ownership of issues and follows them through to complete resolution
  • ability to perform backup and restore functions and participate in disaster recovery exercises

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements · Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years experience supporting Linux OS server systems administration in a large, complex IT environment

OR

  • High School diploma (or equivalent) and 7+ years experience supporting Linux OS server systems administration in a large, complex IT environment

Additional Requirements * Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

  • Must be available to work on a 24-hour on-call basis, odd and irregular hours, and various shifts as necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Preferences- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • Management of cloud based Linux and Windows based servers and their environment
  • Package and software management as well as shell scripting and automation

Salary $75,065 - $127,611

EEO Statement 

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Additional Information 

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

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