Overview
On Site
Full Time
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Cloud Computing
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Servers
Slack
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Shell
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Shell Scripting
Korn Shell
Bash
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Docker
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Amazon S3
AWS Batch
Amazon Lambda
BMC Control-M
Job Scheduling
High Availability
Amazon Web Services
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Orchestration
Amazon SQS
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Grafana
SAP BASIS
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IT Service Management
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CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2086063
Job Description:
Our great client has an immediate Remote opening for a Linux Systems Administrator. If you are interested please apply with resume to .
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to help manage and support our on-prem and cloud batch application platforms.
This role involves working with legacy KornShell scripts, maintaining Java and Python workloads in Docker containers, and supporting existing and new CICD pipelines for application teams to deploy onto our platforms. We are excited to be introducing new Cloud-focused service integrations that you would be part of (AWS Batch, Glue, S3, Lambda etc).
Our team partners with other like-minded creators so you will get good exposure to business areas in growing your skillset and career. You will be the go-to expert for keeping our platforms stable, optimized, and ready for growth.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Our great client has an immediate Remote opening for a Linux Systems Administrator. If you are interested please apply with resume to .
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to help manage and support our on-prem and cloud batch application platforms.
This role involves working with legacy KornShell scripts, maintaining Java and Python workloads in Docker containers, and supporting existing and new CICD pipelines for application teams to deploy onto our platforms. We are excited to be introducing new Cloud-focused service integrations that you would be part of (AWS Batch, Glue, S3, Lambda etc).
Our team partners with other like-minded creators so you will get good exposure to business areas in growing your skillset and career. You will be the go-to expert for keeping our platforms stable, optimized, and ready for growth.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Monitor Linux servers and Slack support channels to assist with support team resolution efforts.
- Serve as a member of our on-call rotation schedules and escalations.
- Attend stand-up, PI planning, Engineering meetings and presentations to share in project updates to stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with App team KornShell (ksh) scripts, Docker containers, and application workflows.
- Review and analyze job logs, addressing failures and implementing preventive solutions.
- Assist in tuning Java and Python containerized applications.
- Stay current with fast moving DevOps techniques and projects throughout the organization and industry.
- Assist in applying container runtime and utility security patches and updates.
- Support development teams during deployments and production changes.
- Automate operational tasks using shell scripts or Python.
- Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
- Be comfortable with presenting ideas to improve our platforms and operations; act as second set of eyes in catching problems early.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL, Debian, or similar).
- Advanced shell scripting (KornShell, Bash).
- Experience managing and troubleshooting Docker containers.
- Hands-on experience with Java and Python runtime environments.
- Practical experience with AWS S3, AWS Batch, and AWS Lambda.
- Familiarity with Control-M or similar enterprise job scheduling tools.
- Proven ability to support production systems with high availability requirements.
- Knowledge of AWS concepts like Event Bridge and Step Functions for orchestration.
- Familiarity with Amazon SQS for messaging workflows.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Gitlab deployment automation.
- Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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