IT Systems Administrator (Linux & Windows)

Job description

Summary
Control all aspects related to Linux system administration in the Colorado Springs and Austin EM offices, including remote users/sites as applicable with adherence to Group IT policies. Support Windows users via Active Directory configuration.

Department: EM Microelectronic-US Inc.
Reports to: President, VP
FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: For this role, no remote or hybrid work model is possible ! The job is located in our offices in Colorado Springs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux servers and workstations on premises including hardware, software, and operating systems (physical and virtual)
• Maintain Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell hardware management tools (iDRAC).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Linux systems installations, upgrades and maintenance (patching)
• Create and support user account setup using MS Active Directory
• Provide help desk support for end-users, account setup and maintenance. Debug issues (HW/SW), network/VPN connectivity, App installation and troubleshooting
• Monitor and resolve system performance issues
• Specify and order laptops for end users, simulation servers, peripherals, and supplies
• Install, configure, and deploy end-user HW, SW, printers, OS, applications, and patches
• Maintain software licensing, subscriptions, IT inventory, and documentation
• Maintenance of a variety of EDA tools, design kits, and support libraries in collaboration with EM HQ CAD and Linux support team
• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication
• Coordinate with SGIT to ensure servers are properly integrated. Support SGIT with any disaster recovery/continuity testing
• Coordinate and collaborate with EM HQ IT and Swatch Group IT as needed.
• IT budget, master plan, and project tracking
• New technology testing and implementation

Profile

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Methodical and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Flexible, energetic, and self-motivated
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and work off/weekend hours occasionally

Professional requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or significant industry experience can be applied without a degree
• Desirable Certifications: CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+.
  Linux-Focused Professional Certifications: LFCSA, LPIC-1/2, RHCSA,
  Dell & Microsoft Certifications, CAPM/PMP

Experience:

• 5-10 years of professional Information Technology experience maintaining, implementing, and modifying IT systems including hardware and software
  Essential:
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, AD, GPO’s, IIS, RHEL 7/8/9 Server and Workstation, NFS

Desirable:

• Foreman, Ansible, LVM, Samba, Apache, PHP, Mysql/MariaDB, Perl, FlexLM, rsync, shell scripts, DHCP, DNS, PBIS, NoMachine, EDA tools, Synology appliances, Infoblox, Lansweeper