Sr. System Administrator

The IT Infrastructure Services department is inviting applications for the position of Systems Administrator Senior with a strong working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This position reports to the Director of IT Systems and Cloud Operations as an integral member of the IT Systems and Cloud Operations team. The successful candidate will have the training and skills necessary to install, configure, and maintain both physical and virtual servers that support Lamar University's mission. The Systems Administrator Senior will apply technical knowledge in implementing policies for system security, ensuring high availability, and building technological sustainability. This position will provide system services in support of technical and functional teams as requested and will apply knowledge and experience of current trends and technologies to improve and automate business processes. This individual is accountable for the following types of systems: Linux servers, VMware hypervisor, SAN / NAS storage systems, and monitoring and management systems that support the University infrastructure. Special Note We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities Install, configure, and administer physical and virtual Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, including but not limited to: user accounts, file/directory permissions, storage management, patch management, security management, NTFS/Share management and OS upgrades. Monitor all Linux enterprise servers and proactively intervene to solve problems. Create and maintain documentation of system processes and procedures. Provide OS and application troubleshooting support as needed. Coordinate with vendors and technical support as needed. Generate, develop, and distribute statistical reports for management. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or an associate degree with 5 years of verifiable experience in a related field. A minimum of 2 or more years of verifiable experience in a related field, with a portion of this experience reflecting increasing responsibility and scope. Desired Qualifications At least two (2) years of experience working in a data center environment. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification. Key Competencies Advanced knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux server administration, CLI, troubleshooting, and day-to-day administration. Advanced knowledge of Linux file structures. Advanced knowledge of Linux security best practices. Advanced knowledge of Linux storage configuration. Advanced knowledge of Linux package installation and management. Advanced knowledge of Linux file/directory permissions. Advanced knowledge of virtualization administration – VMware ESX preferred. Knowledge of fiber channel SAN storage administration. Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage systems. Knowledge of cloud hosting services – Azure, AWS. Knowledge of backup system technologies. Knowledge of monitoring system technologies – NAGIOS system software preferred. Skill in both verbal and written communication. Skill in working in a team. Physical Requirements May be required to lift objects weighing 15 pounds or more. Job Conditions Mainly Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, but some after-hours and weekend work required as needed. Security Sensitive Statement This position is designated as a critical infrastructure role and is subject to Cyber Intelligence Review in accordance with Executive Order GA-48. Additionally, this position is classified as Security Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain and review criminal history record information. Benefits Health, dental & vision insurance Life insurance State of Texas Retirement plans Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr Lamar-University