Linux Systems Manager (Onsite)

We are seeking a Linux Systems Manager to work full time for a client in Winter Park (direct hire with our client).

This position works closely with the Director of IT Systems to assist with supporting the company's overall technology infrastructure, ensuring that IT projects, computer hardware, software, and networks are performing in a highly effective and efficient manner. This position is responsible for keeping abreast of industry and emerging technology trends and making recommendations that support the company's system needs to the Director of IT Systems.

REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems:

• Keeps abreast of the status of IT projects and communicates status to the Director of IT Systems.


• Works with the Director of IT Systems to evaluate and develop strategies for maintaining and enhancing system and program performance, network performance, and network security.


• Develops computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.


• Ensures technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software.


• Maintains, manages, and develops upgrades to the company's telephone system.


• Evaluate new or proposed hardware, software, and 3rd party applications to ensure that are consistent with RSR's standards for security, supportability, and technical infrastructure.


• Responsible for the function, supervision, and coordination with outside vendors for the proper monitoring, maintenance, and configuration of systems infrastructure.


• Coordinates the activities of the team with other teams and departments.


• Keeps abreast of industry and technology trends, available products, and services.


• Provides remote/onsite and on call 7x24x365 support, as required.


• Supports the design, development, and implementation of all system requirements.


• Gathers information from various departments and consolidates the best recommendations into an action plan for new programs.


• Recommends solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology and company direction.


• Manages projects within reasonable timeframes.


• Ensures system application and hardware operate properly and meet the overall needs of RSR.


• Continually seeks ways to leverage technology to improve organizational efficiencies.


• Anticipates user requirements and ensures technology is in place to meet those requirements.


• Sets appropriate goals for projects, monitoring progress and adjusting priorities as appropriate.


• Supervises, motivates, and educates employees.


• Evaluates, communicates, and documents employee's performance. Conducts annual performance evaluations of direct reports and reviews annual evaluations of indirect reports. Submits reviews to the Director of IT Systems, CIO and Human Resources for approval.


• Properly documents performance issues, employee relations issues, and any other employment concerns promptly and provides the documents to HR for filing.


• Works with Human Resources to recruit and hire new employees. Develops training programs for new employees.


• Works closely with IT team to promote a positive work environment.

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:

Direct: 2 Linux Administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field; at least 5 years related experience in Linux systems administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of management experience is required. Substantial experience and knowledge in systems administration. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency in Excel, Word and Access, and strong organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.