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Linux Systems Administrator III

Linux Systems Administrator III

CompanyCornell University
LocationIthaca, NY, USA
Salary$84907 – $98675
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience plus three (3) to five (5) years experience with Linux operating systems and system management techniques in a complex technical environment.
  • Solid working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) server administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and client support.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system family, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, recovery and client support.
  • Proven diagnostic and problem solving skills are essential to the successful performance of this role.
  • Excellent understanding of computer hardware, TCP/IP networking, network and computer security issues, and backup/disaster recovery techniques.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic, complex, team-based environment.
  • Tact and diplomacy with a flexible and positive approach are required to perform these job functions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priority tasks. Initiative to provide high quality service to the Engineering/Bowers CIS/Tech Campus community is required.
  • Strong service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Participate and develop ITSG and CIT hosted infrastructure environments.
  • Maintain and enhance existing units’ infrastructure in multiple buildings and units.
  • Implement infrastructure solutions in accordance to University Policy 5.10, Information Security.
  • Implement procedures for system administration to ensure stability and reliability of Engineering/Bowers CIS/Tech Campus system infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of Linux utilities and services.
  • Experience working in a virtualized environment (VMware).
  • Experience with shell scripting languages and automation.
  • Experience with managing network switches.
  • Knowledge of Linux clustering and job schedulers (e.g., SLURM).