Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

What you’ll be doing...

As technology evolves toward the cloud, we’re advancing to a software-defined data center model. Our goal is to solve big business challenges through data based approaches. You’ll be working in support of that mission, performing complex analysis, acquisition, installation, maintenance, and upgrades of computer hardware, operating systems, and software utilities in mission-critical production environments. You’ll be collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry in order to keep us on the forefront of cloud computing.

• Performs complex analysis, engineering, implementation, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of computer hardware, OSs, and software.
• Provides daily operations support including, but not limited to: alert and platform monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity management, provisioning, hardware and software configuration, patching, upgrades and performance monitoring/tuning. Administers multiple servers and hardware, including on-call rotation, in a 24x7x365, 99.999% availability production environment.
• Composes clear and concise documentation and reports.
• Troubleshoot issues in a concise and timely manner, providing rapid resolution to assigned issues.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• System administration experiences in Red Hat LINUX, Windows, and networking equipment (Cisco / F5).
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 environment and support any shift.

Even better if you have:

• A degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Experience with a multitude of OS tools and utilities for managing, monitoring and troubleshooting Linux infrastructure and networks
  LINUX/UNIX shell scripting.
• Experience with Satellite, and Ansible.
• Experience with system administration of H.
• P C7000 blades, DL360, DL380, DL560 and DL580 servers.
• Experience and experience with VmWare.
• Experience with supporting Oracle SQL database including Oracle RAC cluster.
• knowledge of SAN architectures and Fibre Channel protocols.
• Experience administering servers, backup operations, and systems monitoring in multiple and complex network server environments.
• Experience with Server upgrades, O/S and firmware patching.
• Experience supporting mission critical systems 24x7x365 including regular on-call for after-hour and weekend support.
• Openstack or AWS experience.
• Certifications in Red Hat, HP, Microsoft, Cisco, VmWare, Openstack, AWS, Advanced Ansible / GIT skills.

When you join Verizon

You’ll have the power to go beyond – doing the work that’s transforming how people, businesses and things connect with each other. Not only do we provide the fastest and most reliable network for our customers, but we were first to 5G - a quantum leap in connectivity. Our connected solutions are making communities stronger and enabling energy efficiency. Here, you’ll have the ability to make an impact and create positive change. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest. We offer great pay, amazing benefits and opportunity to learn and grow in every role. Together we’ll go far.

Diversity and Inclusion at Verizon

At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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