Senior Linux Administrator

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Position at Wind River
Senior Linux Administrator
Wind River
In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, in a world with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability.
Wind River’s impact spans critical infrastructure domains such as  telecommunications
, including 5G; industrial (automation, sustainable energy, robotics, mining), connected  healthcare and medical
 devices,  automotive
 (connected and self-driving vehicles), and  aerospace & defense
. We were recognized by VDC Research as  #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms
, overtaking Microsoft as the overall commercial leader. Wind River regularly  wins industry recognitions
 for excellence in IoT security, cloud and edge computing, as well as 8 consecutive years as a “Top Work Place”. If you’re passionate about amplifying your impact on the world, in a  caring, respectful culture with a growth mindset
, come join us and help lead the way into the future of the intelligent edge!
At Wind River, we offer more than just a job. We provide competitive compensation and benefits. But we also have meaningful personal and professional growth opportunities derived from our fervent belief in cultivating a growth mindset.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will work with an international team of Linux and Windows Administrators to provide daily Linux server support in a large-scale global multi-platform environment.
The Candidate will independently design, test, implement, troubleshoot and maintain infrastructure architectures to include hardware platforms, client applications, server services and Linux operating systems; Provide enterprise level support for hardware and Linux OS related issues; Evaluate, test and make recommendations on new/upgrades to hardware, OS, network and applications and their impact on existing system configurations; Document standards, implementation procedures and troubleshooting processes. Must be available to work 24x7 support rotation, which includes fielding trouble tickets. Must have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Provide specialized enterprise level support and management for Linux/Windows Infrastructure, DNS, NIS/IDM, NFS, SAMBA, and Dell server hardware.
Build/Install, support and maintain physical and virtual servers. Troubleshoot server and hardware issues and escalate as necessary.
Develop and implement business solutions and/or automation using Shell, Perl, Ansible automation
Maintain system and security patches are up-to-date or current patches, updates, virus and malware protection for responsible architectures and applications.
Provide monitoring and planning for growth and capacity.
Ensure that production systems are backed up and protected.
Document infrastructure standards and processes, implementation procedures and troubleshooting processes.
Design, develop, and articulate solutions based on a strategic business or technical requirements.
Integrate new technologies to solve business requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure engineered solutions are aligned to company standards.
Participate in a 24x7 support rotation, which includes fielding trouble tickets
Analyze the current enterprise and make recommendations for capacity planning, performance tuning and design enhancements.
Participate in the selection of services and products from a variety of vendors.
About you
Educational Requirements
College degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience/ Competencies
5 years’ experience with Linux Server Operation Systems
2 years’ experience with VMware or another Hypervisor
Experience with EMC and/or Netapp Enterprise Storage
Experience with a large-scale, multi-platform environment (500 machines in multiples sites)
Solid understanding of Linux security fundamentals
Strong understanding of DNS, NIS/IDM, NFS, SAMBA
Strong leadership skills and influence in one or more projects or disciplinary areas
Ability to make decisions on non-routine matters within broadly defined policies and procedures
Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills
Able to plan and execute complex projects with capability for complex analysis
Extremely proficient with two or more IT disciplines
Experience with project management on IT infrastructure projects
Experience with the following is a plus:
Amazon Web Services, Azure or other cloud technology
F5 or another load balancer
Cloud backup solutions
Benefits
Flexible home office! We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule or 100% remote
Named Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row
Wind River’s commitment to DEIB
100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
Flexible Time Off policy** 12 observed Holidays
401K with company match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Wellness Benefits through Unmind
*varies by region and country
** varies by region and country
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Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Diversity is foundational for Wind River’s business success. We want to be a workplace of choice for all people and we value the unique perspectives offered by a diverse workforce. Wind River does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. This principle applies to all areas of employment: recruitment and hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotions and transfers, compensation and benefits, and social and recreational programs.
Wind River desires to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all individuals. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, Wind River provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees. Requests for reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees are examined on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interviewing, hiring or at any other time during the employment process. You can email us at:
[email protected]
. Please do not include personal medical information in the email.
More information about federal laws that prohibit job discrimination can be found at:
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