Linux Administrator jobs in Atlanta, GA

Overview

We are looking for a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator - Level 3 to join our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Utilizing Remedy, work customer reported server/desktop support issues

· Creating and maintaining standard operating instructions

· Analyze and resolve issues related to the network, infrastructure, and tools

· Perform some analysis and assessment of server performance and storage capacity and planning for future needs

· Perform routine server/workstation O/S patching, upgrades, vulnerability/security management and file system maintenance, most of which will occur after-hours and on some weekends to avoid customer outages

· User account management

· Maintain system documentation

· Successfully installing server systems and related hardware

· Successfully interfacing with hardware service controllers and configuring for lights out management

· Successfully installing and configuring operating systems, software applications and programs

Basic Qualifications

· Experience with UNIX and Linux Systems Server Administration (i.e. Solaris 10/11, RHEL 5/6, VMWare) to include virtualized environments

· Knowledge of server networking to include configuration of various networking protocols, troubleshooting and performance monitoring

· Knowledge of operating system services management

· Knowledge of Server security patching methodologies and management products

· Knowledge of Server virus protection products

Desired Qualifications

· Current Security and / or CISSP certification

· Familiarity with Microsoft WSUS and SCCM technologies

· Configuring EMC storage within AIX, Solaris 10/1, RHEL 5/6 and SUSE Linux

· Proven and demonstrated proficiency in daily server operations (e.g. account administration, file service management, and print services administration) to include infrastructure security management

· Microsoft, Cisco, UNIX or Linux professional certifications

· Network administration skills

· Unix server and desktop support

· Veritas Netbackup experience; Shell scripting

· Proven ability to create documentation and reports using MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

· Demonstrated strong verbal & written communication and organization skills.

· Experience with successfully delivering documented procedures based on industry standards and best practices.

· Active DoD Secret (or above) clearance

Experience:

Experience with systems administrators.

Experience with working through intergration issues with new OS rollouts, upgrades, compliance and assisting customers with process issues. 

OS experience with RHWL7 through 9, Solaris 11 with zoning and AIX with LPAR experience. 

Experience with different LVMs and Scripting is a must. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,with matching)
• Life Insurance Plan
• PTO
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Internet & Phone Allowance (for applicable roles)
• Wellness Resources (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Work-Life balance
• Flexible Hours
• Full-Time Permanent Positions

JW is a full-service IT Solution Provider assisting schools and private organizations with strategic and innovative IT-related projects. We take the time to learn about our clients to develop, implement, and monitor the projects to which we are contracted.  ​JW is a certified small, woman, minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.