Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of Linux environments.
The role has a strong focus on automation and leveraging automated solutions to address repeatable support tasks and activities.
Apiphani is a managed services provider, and this position is client facing.
They will report to the Linux Group Lead.
Position is fully remote work.
Support and maintain automated Linux and application patching for servers using ansible.
Monitor automation performance and optimize where necessary.
Drive continuous improvement in systems operations through tool-building and automation.
Execute against defined projects and report on their progress.
Perform root cause analysis, in collaboration with application and delivery teams.
Meet with apiphani stakeholders and external clients to develop relationships and foster co-innovation opportunities.
Administer users, groups, and permissions in Linux.
Administer volume groups and logical volumes on AWS and Azure.
Administer Cron jobs.
Troubleshoot Linux volume and mount issues.
Troubleshoot software configuration.
Troubleshoot network connectivity.
Troubleshoot DNS config, to include NetworkManager, and DHCLIENT.
Document changes and progress in ticketing system.
There will be one or two monthly weekend work events, either during the day or overnight.
There will be occasional evening work.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in relevant hands-on systems engineering and administration in servers, networking, and operating systems; with heavy emphasis on Linux Server platforms and associated technologies.
Experience as an admin or engineer for service providers or enterprise IT organization operating in a 24/7 environment with mature IT processes a plus.
Solid understanding of IPv4 networking.
Solid understanding of RHEL CLI.
Comfort in cloud environments AWS and/or Azure including knowledge of how to manage virtual machines in the AWS or Azure environment.
Practical Knowledge of how to use ad-hoc as well as playbooks for ansible.
Solid understanding of how to manage users & groups.
Extensive experience in the use of the vi editor.
Extensive experience in the RHEL, Centos, or Alma/Rocky Linux environments.
Ability to complete tasks independently.
Ability to research and resolve problems independently.
"Buck Stops Here" personality to own your work.
Good interpersonal skills in order to work with other Linux sysadmins.
Good communication skills.
Provide documentation and update internal knowledgebase articles.
Ability to follow IT change management governance & process.
Certifications from RedHat, SUSE are preferred.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Deadline and detail-oriented, strong ownership bias

Medical/dental/vision
100% paid for employees, 50% paid for dependents
Life and disability
100% paid for employees
401K
3% contribution, no employee contribution necessary
Education and tuition reimbursement
up to $50K annually
Employee Stock Options Plan
Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity benefits offered through our providers
Employee Assistance Program
Legal assistance
Paid Time Off
up to 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave
up to 2 weeks per year
Parental Leave
up to 12 weeks

Linux Systems Administrator

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