The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for a wide variety of tasks ranging from identifying opportunities for improving operational efficiencies and delivery, the design and implementation of robust and highly performant automated solutions, and operational support of Linux-based systems for on-premises and public cloud hosting infrastructures.

This is a full time position. Must be located in or near the Alpharetta, GA area. Required to be in the Alpharetta, GA office periodically.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, maintain, and support complex and highly available Linux installations in a large scale hosted environment (on-premise and public cloud)
• Research, recommend and implement changes to standards and procedures to enhance automation/orchestration capability
• Patch Linux servers on a monthly maintenance window
• Participate in problem analysis, solution development/implementation across Sierra-Cedar business units
• Report on system availability, performance, licensing, and security compliance
• Respond within defined SLA metrics to issues logged in the company ticketing system
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for research and resolution of production system problems
• Promote Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5+ years of experience as a Linux system administrator
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• Solid understanding of administrating Linux operating systems
• Robust operating system and network knowledge to carry out assigned administrative tasks with the need for limited supervision.
• Planning, installation, configuration, monitoring, and deployment of Linux Servers.
• Evaluating and applying packages and security patches on Linux servers.
• Reporting on system availability, performance, and security compliance.
• Respond within defined SLA metrics to issues logged in the company ticketing system
• Experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc.
• Scripting (Python, Bash, Perl, Shell scripting, etc.)
• Code Management and versioning utilizing GIT or similar code repository
• Effectively manage time and demonstrate innovative approaches to solving unique challenges
• Strong ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively and proactively across a large organization of dispersed teams
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, new products, service offerings
• All candidates must be comfortable working directly with customers and other Sierra-Cedar team members in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Vendor-specific certifications such as those from Red Hat, AWS, Terraform, or Puppet are a plus
• Experience with PeopleSoft applications is a plus

TRAVEL

No travel is required, but it does require one to come into our Alpharetta office.

ABOUT SIERRA-CEDAR

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.