Job Title: Senior Linux Systems Architect
Location: Cleveland, OH
About Us:
We are a cutting-edge organization committed to technological innovation and efficiency. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Linux Systems Architect to join our dynamic team. If you possess strong Linux systems design and administration skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning:
- Analyze business needs, translate requirements into use cases, and design and implement services for automating system delivery.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain a Linux delivery catalog, setting service-level standards and practices for Linux deployments.
- Identify open-source tools and technologies to accelerate system delivery through automation and infrastructure orchestration.
- Define methods for executing change management policies in medium-scale server environments.
- Assess and apply security controls into the continuous integration lifecycle.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies in Configuration Management, translating functionality into an effective IT vision and strategy.
Acquisition & Deployment:
- Support capacity planning and long-term strategic goals for Linux systems and software.
- Engage in planning, design, and development of process improvements with a focus on simplification and optimization.
- Collaborate with clients, peers, and decision-makers to define business requirements and system goals.
Operational Management:
- Administer and support policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure Linux system security.
- Participate in standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for file systems, networking, clustering, storage, and applications.
- Implement and test high availability and disaster recovery solutions for applications.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software problems on all Linux systems.
- Design modifications to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
- Ensure secure user access and role validation processes.
- Conduct Linux server/database transaction and security audits, recommending and implementing changes.
- Create reports in response to business user needs.
- Develop and maintain Linux system training materials and documentation.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Participate in capacity planning and performance management activities.
Incidental Functions:
- Assist with various projects to contribute to work efficiency.
- Lead and attend team meetings.
- Participate in hiring activities and change management preparations.
- Provide periodic 24-7 on-call support.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications:
Formal Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience:
- 5+ years of IT experience.
- 5+ years of experience designing and deploying Linux-based virtualization systems.
- Experience with applications, databases, and virtualization services.
- Experience in Linux security vulnerability detection and remediation.
- Understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, load balancing, and network concepts.
- Understanding of automation and deployment tools (Puppet, Chef, Ruby, Jenkins, GIT, Python, Shell scripting, or similar).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in storage administration.
- Experience implementing Linux server hardening and security practices.
- Experience with PCI and HIPAA compliance standards.
- Experience implementing ITIL-based service catalogs for Linux platforms.
- Software development experience.
- Working knowledge of database technologies (Oracle clustering and ASM, MongoDB, MySQL, and/or DB2).
- Systems Administration experience.
- Understanding of container technology.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsive to new learning opportunities and growth.
- Motivated and competent, attentive to detail.
- Organized with effective prioritization skills.
- Customer-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Committed to team collaboration and individual achievement.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
If you are a seasoned Linux Systems Architect looking to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey of technical excellence. Send Inquiries, cover letters and resumes to john@emeraldresourcegroup.com.
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