Linux administrator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 40.00 - 45.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Storage
Procurement
Computer Hardware
Network
Servers
Virtual Machines
Virtualization
Migration
Data Centers
Reliability Engineering
Research
Linux Administration
Red Hat Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Server Virtualization
VMware
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
Hypervisor
Management
Oracle
Database
Storage Architecture
Linux
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for an experienced Linux Administrator to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of Linux-based systems designed to support research computing environments. The role requires knowledge in Linux systems, virtualization, storage solutions, and security protocols to ensure scalable and efficient systems.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and optimize Linux-based systems tailored to meet research computing requirements.

Evaluate existing environments to identify needs and propose solutions for system upgrades and configurations.

Architect virtualization and storage solutions to support virtual machines and ensure redundancy.

Collaborate with vendors and procurement teams to acquire necessary hardware and software.

Plan and implement network and security solutions for both physical and virtual servers across multiple locations.

Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and migrate Linux virtual machines designed for database support.

Assess and select the most suitable virtualization technologies based on research and security needs.

Facilitate the migration of systems from existing data centers to newly designed environments.

Provide ongoing support and ensure system reliability for research-specific computing infrastructures.

Other duties as needed

Requirements

Interviews are currently being conducted, for immediate consideration please apply.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Linux system administration.

Proficiency in Red Hat Linux (RHEL) and related distributions.

Strong knowledge of server virtualization technologies like VMware and KVM.

Experience with hypervisors and managing virtualized environments.

Familiarity with Oracle databases and their integration with Linux systems.

Solid understanding of storage architecture and redundancy mechanisms.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in Linux-based systems.

Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Background required prior to employment

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