Lead Systems Administrator (Linux/Cloud)

Overview

On Site
USD 130,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

IaaS
Provisioning
Performance Tuning
ProVision
Management
File Systems
Open Source
Production Support
Collaboration
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Change Control
Release Management
Mentorship
Computer Science
Information Systems
System Administration
Linux
Unix
Data Centers
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
ITIL
Problem Management
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
Agile
Service Management
Configuration Management Database
Asset Management
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Elk Grove, CA
Salary: $130,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Our client is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to join their Infrastructure team. In this role, you'll be the subject matter expert (SME) overseeing the operations of their hosted datacenter and cloud infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). You'll lead efforts in provisioning, automation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across both physical and virtual environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the administration and maintenance of Linux/Unix systems in both on-premise and Google Cloud Platform environments.
  • Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and GitLab.
  • Monitor system performance, apply patches, manage file systems, and troubleshoot alerts using commercial and open-source tools.
  • Provide 24/7 production support, including participation in an on-call rotation and scheduled off-hours maintenance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and resolve production issues.
  • Drive root cause analysis and propose long-term technical solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with change control and release management processes.
  • Deliver weekly reports on infrastructure health, project status, and key metrics.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members to meet operational goals and project timelines.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience in 24/7 systems administration in Linux/Unix environments, including data centers and public cloud (Google Cloud Platform preferred).
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes including incident, change, and problem management.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab).
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and service management tools (e.g., CMDB, asset management).

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