Linux Systems Admin

Job Title: Linux Systems Admin

Location: Playa Vista CA 90094

Bill Rate $45.00 hr

End Client : University of Southern California

Reference # 125976

Job Description

Only USC *first several weeks it will be daily onsite then hybrid work will be available (3 days onsite 2 days offsite). Daily schedule 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Job Description
Linux Systems Administrator with an advanced level understanding and experience with systems administration networking system virtualization cloud computing backups Linux OS mac OS network storage load balancer and associated hardware platforms to join its IT department working in a dynamic fastpaced and complex heterogeneous technical environment.

This position will maintain upgrade and provide support for the Institutes backend systems and networks. The Linux System Administrator needs to be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly should be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to many different people with varying degrees of technical knowledge as well as work with individuals in all departments to help solve their technical issues. He/she needs to be able to lead IT projects from inception to completion with little supervision. This position will serve as a mentor to junior system administrators and there will be infrequent Helpdesk tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Advanced knowledge on Linux system administration
Ability to effectively communicate and translate requirements into concrete tasks
Technical writing to building engineering guides and general howto articles
Advanced troubleshooting skills must be an excellent troubleshooter in a complex and heterogeneous environment
Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills.
Capacity to work with a wide variety of technical issues solve daytoday technical escalated helpdesk tickets
Ability to work within a team environment.
Selfstarter with the initiative and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask.

Preferred Experience and skills:
Five (5) years Linux advance level administration experience
Working knowledge of Cloud services Azure AWS GCP MS Intune
Enterprise storage management experience (NetApp EMC Tegile)
Compliance and Governance understanding (PCI PII HIPAA DFARS)
Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols including TCP/IP DNS SMTP HTTP and distributed networks.
Familiarity with Security Assessment Tools and Security Frameworks (NIST ISO NMAP Nessus Rapid7)
VMware ESX administration experience
Backup system architectures and management Commvault experience preferable
Working experience supporting LAMP confluence jira trac SVN GIT JAMF Zendesk
Experience in architecting and supporting HPC system SLURM

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other personnel on technical projects for the advancement of IT services and capabilities
Provides guidance and direction to lower level staff.
Provides analytical and technical expertise on system integration installation replacement and upgrades of servers and operating systems.
Recommends changes to improve systems and network configurations and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Oversees maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware systems software applications software and all configurations.
Monitors systems servers and auxiliary devices for performance and security. Determines whether adjustments need to be made and confers with technical support staff and vendors as appropriate. Identifies changes that need to be made in the future.
Leads troubleshooting; identifies hardware and software problems in a timely manner; resolves routine problems replaces defective components and researches resources to identify solutions.
Coordinates data backups disaster recovery operations repairs and/or recovery of systems.
Designs configures and tests computer hardware networking software and operating system software.
Assigns modifies and deletes user accounts and resolves security access problems; maintains integrity of the security system.
Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation. Formulates standards for system management.
Works with vendors to maintain appropriate level of support.
Consults with users on project requests or for problem resolution. Develops solutions designs and specifications to satisfy user needs.
Participates in development and documentation of internal operating policies and procedures. Assists in development and dissemination of policies and procedures for users. Provides interpretation as required.
Plans designs and conducts specialized end user training for groups or individuals.
Stays informed of new developments and technologies by reading journals and other pertinent publications maintaining contact with vendors and participating in professional organizations meetings and seminars
Enduser support as needed