Middle Level Linux/Unix System Administrator

Job Title: Middle Level Linux/Unix System Administrator

Location: San Jose, CA 95134

Work Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST (Onsite)

Duration: 8 +Months

Client: Samsung

 USC/GC ONLY

Responsibilities:

• Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs.
• Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Implement and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, and others.
• Handle storage management tasks utilizing platforms such as Netapp, Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, etc.
• Provide support for infra-automation tools, with a focus on Ansible.
• Manage Foreman deployment and system inventory systems (e.g., GLPI).
• Oversee network equipment management, including Cisco, Mellanox, etc.
• Configure and maintain systems supporting infrastructure and R&D activities.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Troubleshoot and configure storage equipment, collaborating with vendors when necessary.
• Configure and install EDA tools, FlexLM licenses, and troubleshoot software tool issues.
• Contribute to and maintain system standards and security posture.
• Research and recommend innovative, automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Perform operations and support duties, including security patch management, system monitoring, backup operations, and user account management.
• Provide Tier III support and investigate/troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies during hardware or software failures.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades, manage instances of various tools like Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, etc.
• Perform maintenance tasks including performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization.
• Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration.
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, etc.
• Strong knowledge of storage management systems like Netapp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage, etc.
• Experience with infra automation tools, particularly Ansible.
• Familiarity with Foreman deployment management and system inventory systems (e.g., GLPI).
• Knowledge of network equipment management, including Cisco, Mellanox, etc.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of EDA tools and software tool issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.