Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
Experience Requirements:
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise Linux systems.
Demonstrated expertise with Linux operating system administration, troubleshooting, performance analysis, and automation.
Experience supporting mission-critical production environments requiring high availability and operational reliability.
Strong experience with shell scripting and automation tools.
Experience with enterprise storage technologies, including SAN and NAS environments.
Demonstrated experience with backup/recovery tool(s), and knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience supporting healthcare, academic medical centers, research computing, or highly regulated environments.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and enterprise Linux lifecycle management.
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
Experience with container platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or AKS.
Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Experience with enterprise monitoring platforms such as Zabbix, Nagios, Splunk, or similar solutions.
Experience working with enterprise backup and cyber recovery solutions including Cohesity, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM), Dell Data Domain, Avamar, IBM Storage Protect, or equivalent technologies.
Knowledge of immutable backup architectures, cybersecurity recovery controls, and ransomware recovery strategies.
Experience supporting enterprise storage solutions including Dell PowerScale (Isilon), PowerStore, PowerMax, NetApp, or equivalent platforms.
Familiarity with Epic infrastructure requirements and healthcare application platforms.
Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, LFCS, LFCE, or equivalent.
Experience leading infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or large-scale platform transformation initiatives.
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions contact Stefan Foster at Stefan-foster@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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