• Linux System Administrator

    Menards, Inc. (Eau Claire, WI)


    Linux System Administrator

     

    Job#:393743

     

    Department:Information Systems

     

    Category:General Office

     

    Salary:Hourly

     

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    Job Description

    Why Work for Menards?

     

    + Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays

    + Team Member Discount

    + Highly collaborative work environment

    + Monday – Friday work week

    + On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!

    + Pay based on experience

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Linux System Administrator is responsible for the daily administration, support, and continuous improvement of Menard, Inc.’s Linux-based infrastructure. This includes a diverse range of systems supporting core business functions, such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, automation frameworks, and other critical services. The ideal candidate will have experience operating in mission-critical environments, with a strong focus on availability, performance, and security. This role requires the ability to work effectively in a secure, high-uptime production environment.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Administer and maintain Linux systems across enterprise data centers and remote manufacturing, distribution, and retail environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and availability.

    + Monitor system health and respond to alerts, incidents, and performance issues in a timely and effective manner.

    + Leverage automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt) to streamline provisioning, patching, and configuration processes.

    + Perform regular system maintenance including kernel and package updates, vulnerability remediation, and backup validation.

    + Collaborate with other infrastructure and application teams to support deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting of business-critical services.

    + Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents when necessary.

    + Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of operational processes and standards.

    + Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and industry best practices through proactive system hardening, auditing, and access management.

    Skills/Requirements

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

    + Hands-on experience administering Linux systems in a production environment, preferably in a large enterprise or multi-site setting.

    + Proficiency with Red Hat and/or SUSE Linux operating systems, including system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

    + Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Salt, or similar.

    + Strong scripting skills in Bash; familiarity with Python or other languages is a plus.

    + Working knowledge of system monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning.

    + Understanding of networking concepts, storage technologies, and virtualization platforms.

    + Familiarity with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery practices.

    + Ability to work in a secure, compliance-driven environment and follow change control processes.

    + Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.