Requirements

4 or more years of professional Linux systems administration experience managing enterprise server environments.
Proficiency in Linux distribution management specifically utilizing Rocky Linux and CentOS platforms.
Experience with administering monthly operating system patching and updates across Windows Server systems.
Experience in remediating operating system vulnerabilities and validating application security compliance.
Experience with updating specialized enterprise vendor software such as Aspera high-speed file transfer tools.
Experience with navigating basic AWS EC2 cloud instances and monitoring system telemetry via Grafana or Splunk.
Excellent communication and documentation skills to coordinate live production reboots and execute established standard procedures.

Responsibilities

Execute operating system-level cybersecurity patching across enterprise Rocky Linux, CentOS, and Windows server fleets.
Remediate infrastructure vulnerability tickets by deploying required software fixes, security updates, and system patches.
Perform controlled system reboots, functional service validations, and coordinated server reactivations in production environments.
Maintain and patch specialized enterprise third-party applications, including high-speed file transfer solutions.
Monitor server availability and system telemetry metrics utilizing centralized dashboards such as Grafana and Splunk.
Document all patching actions, server configuration updates, and remediation outcomes within tracking systems.
Navigate cloud instances in AWS to verify instance health and adhere strictly to operational runbook guidelines.

Founded in 1999, Resourcesoft, Inc. is a leading Technology Consulting and Professional Services organization. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, the company serves the technology needs of its clients nationwide. Resourcesoft has often been recognized by prominent rating agencies for its exemplary growth and stability. With over two decades of industry experience, the Company has evolved as a front runner in enabling project optimization. We partner with leading organizations to provide technology solutions within the financial, insurance, education, government, publishing, healthcare and pharmaceutical domains. We take pride in mentoring a workforce that is well positioned to respond to the emerging IT trends and needs. With the employees at the crux of every business endeavor, our success is driven by our expertise in pairing the right talent with the best jobs in the technology sector. We forge long term, personalized relationships with our employees to advance their career to the next level. We engage them in technology centric client projects that provide opportunities for them to evolve, innovate and deliver world class products and services. Our career opportunities offer challenging assignments and exposure to emerging and cutting edge technologies. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools necessary to accelerate their career progression, while maintaining a healthy, work-life balance. We are deeply committed to providing a workplace ambience that is both challenging and fulfilling.

Resourcesoft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Resourcesoft and our services, please visit our website.

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