Associate Linux Administrator

Job Summary
The Associate Linux System Administrator is an entry level role responsible to assist in installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining and upgrading systems in our on-premise, private cloud, and Azure public cloud platforms. This role also ensures the stability, performance and security of these systems.

Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Deploy and manage Linux instances in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

Monitor and maintain cloud-based Linux servers to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and security.

Assist with system installations, configurations, and updates across various Linux distributions in a cloud-based environment. Perform ongoing performance tuning, OS and software upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.

Assist with the automation of cloud infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.

Configure and manage virtual networks, storage, and security settings in cloud environments.

Troubleshoot and resolve basic system and network issues on cloud-based systems, escalating complex problems to senior administrators.

Monitor cloud resource usage and optimize cost efficiency by managing instances, scaling resources, and adjusting configurations.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems, ensuring appropriate access controls.

Monitor system logs and respond to alerts, ensuring proactive incident management.

Participate in an on-call rotation to provide incident management support to ensure system availability

Adhere to all Medline Change Management processes.

Train on required SOPs and have the ability to follow them.

Manage assigned projects and tasks and ensure timely completion, meeting SLAs.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic knowledge of SUSE, Red Hat or other Linux Operatiing System

Understands the basic concepts of scripting and programming, has the ability to write scripts and code

Grasps the Cloud Concepts, familiarity with Azure, AWS, GCP or similar

Has knowledge of YAML, JSON, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python, Terraform, Source code control or similar tools

Self-motivated, self-starter with desire to expand knowledge and skills

Ability to operate and collaborate across team boundaries

Good communications skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback

Able to take and follow direction from Manager, Team Leads and Senior administrators

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:
$67,000.00 - $101,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.