Senior Linux Systems Administrator

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Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to design, maintain, and enhance enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for ensuring performance, reliability, automation, and security of Red Hat-based systems. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in automation, storage technologies, and core infrastructure services and has a strong track record supporting mission-critical Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Systems Administration

• Install, configure, and administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
• Maintain OS lifecycle: patching, tuning, upgrades, kernel configuration, and security hardening.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements.
• Support engineering and application teams to ensure reliable and scalable Linux hosting environments.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Ansible, Python, shell scripting, or similar tools.
• Create automated procedures for provisioning, configuration management, compliance enforcement, and system remediation.
• Improve operational efficiency through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

Storage Administration

• Manage enterprise storage systems with focus on NetApp ONTAP, NFS, SMB, snapshots, quotas, exports, replication, and performance tuning.
• Coordinate storage provisioning for Linux hosts and support backup/recovery strategies.

Cloud Infrastructure

• Support and optimize Linux workloads hosted in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Integrate cloud compute, storage, networking, and identity services with on-premises infrastructure.
• Implement cloud automation, monitoring, and security best practices.

Core Infrastructure Services

• Maintain and enhance enterprise services including:
  • LDAP (IdM / 389-DS / Active Directory integration)
  • DNS (BIND, cloud DNS, split-horizon designs)
  • Kerberos (cross-realm trust, ticket policies, secure service deployments)
• Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle, service authentication, and secure access policies.
  (UNIX/Linux services: NIS, DNS, etc.)

Collaboration & Support

• Serve as a technical escalation point for Linux, storage, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Cloud, Security).
• Document system architecture, procedures, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration, with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Strong automation experience using Ansible and/or Python.
• Hands-on experience managing NetApp or comparable enterprise storage platforms.
• Experience supporting Linux workloads in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Solid understanding of core services: LDAP, DNS, Kerberos, NFS, SSH, systemd, networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and modern configuration management workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, network, performance, and storage issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Terraform, Satellite, OpenShift, or similar ecosystem tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
• Prior involvement in designing secure, scalable enterprise Linux standards.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except s, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $110,385 to $151,808.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.