Senior Linux System Administrator

Compucom Systems, Inc. provides end-to-end IT managed services to enable the digital workplace for enterprise, midsize and small businesses.  To enable our clients to focus on what matters most, we employ a customer-centric, hard-working, and talented group of people that Act Like an Owner, Do the Right Thing, and Have Fun Doing It!  We’re looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator to join our team.

The Sr. Linux System Administrator's main focus is Linux based operating systems. They will own and implement Knowledge Management Practices by creating, updating, and deprecating work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures. This role will handle escalations by Clients, junior and mid-level administrators and provides technical guidance as needed, interface with technology vendors to solve complex issues and participate in major incident calls and client meetings as a Subject Matter Expert. 

Must have hands on experience with the following:

• Linux LVM, OVM, KVM, RHEV, docker container/ OpenShift. 
• Redhat licensing/subscription awareness 
• Network based OS installation (kickstart) and management of Redhat Linux, cluster and satellite. 
• OS upgrades and applying security updates (patching), Schedulers, Cron Jobs, Transaction logging. 
• Security Hardening of the Operating Systems. 
• Network Based File Sharing protocols (FTP/NFS/CIFS/SAMBA). 
• File System management and User management. 
• Experience in deploying; maintaining and supporting Linux Server infrastructures and storage systems in an enterprise environment. 
• Responsible for resolving all technical incidents escalated by the L-2 team. 

Responsibilities  

• Prepare/maintain documentation and operations guides. 
• Responsible for performing in-depth root cause analysis and developing a detailed action plan to implement related solutions.  
• The candidate will perform as a Subject Matter Expert between our organization and our clients by answering any technical questions on conference calls or email communications.  
• The ideal candidate possesses advanced and proven troubleshooting skills in Linux based Operating Systems in large enterprise environments.  
• Must be familiar with Advanced Linux based service functionality and troubleshooting, and possess extensive familiarity and comfort with Linux Shell(bash) scripting, Python scripting, Satellite/Spacewalk management and deployment, and XML-RPC.  
• Has 5 years + experience supporting enterprise environment.  
• Familiarity with VMWare architecture and functionality is a plus.  
• Knowledge of SAN/NAS, Clustering services and technologies are a plus.  
• Be available for after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed.  

• RHCE certification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills Verbal and Written to communicate and explain technical subjects (English).  
• Ability to conduct research into Server issues and related components and locate information quickly and accurately.  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently, while assessing risk and consequence of performed duties.  
• Experience engaging hardware vendors as needed to address software and hardware issues.  
• Ability to work without direct supervision and complete tasks on time.  
• 3+ Years fulfilling Server Administration and break/fix duties.  
• Understanding of Virtual platform technologies such as VMWare.  
• Familiarity with remote management console technologies and functionality. 

Our benefits include:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Basic Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) 

FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits

Discounts

Life/Disability Plans

CompuCom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.