• System Administrator

    CAI (Evanston, IL)


    Job ID Number

    R5323

    Employment Type

     

    Full time

     

    Worksite Flexibility

     

    Hybrid

    Job Summary

    As the Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting Linux environments, ensuring network and system availability, and performing necessary maintenance and upgrades.

    Job Description

    We are looking for a **Systems Administrator** to manage and support Linux environments. **This position will be full-time and hybrid.**

    What You’ll Do

    + Deploy software applications and support customers on a daily basis

    + Monitor daily activities to ensure network and system availability to all users and perform necessary maintenance as instructed

    + Support all client user applications and programs

    + Responsible for the setup, upgrade, configuration, and ongoing management of automated patching for Linux servers and VMs, leveraging the Uyuni infrastructure and configuration management platform

    + Maintain a schedule to patch all Linux servers and VMs

    + Monitor application and server availability and take proactive measures to keep systems and applications running

    + Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware

    + Implement other upgrades and technology application installs where necessary

    + Recommend and implement changes to improve systems and network configurations

    + Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations

    + Maintain and review logs related to network, application, and system functions

    + Perform routine network and system startup and shutdown procedures and maintain internal controls

    + Work closely with the IT team to coordinate patching schedules, minimize downtime, and ensure efforts are in sync with the broader IT strategy

    + Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software

    + Be on call 24x7 to address any critical IT needs that arise

    + Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team

     

    What You'll Need

    Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree in computer science is required; advanced degree is a plus

    + 4-6 years of experience in Linux System Administrator support

    + 2-4 years of general desktop/network/hardware and software support

    + Ability to maintain and support Linux environments (SUSE/CentOS/Red Hat)

    + Ability to implement robust monitoring solutions to oversee the patching and updating process across all Linux VMs, ensuring they remain operational and comply with internal and external regulations

    + Ability to evaluate and implement alternative automated patching systems, which may offer enhancements in efficiency, cost savings, and security

    + Responsible for maintaining detailed documentation of the patching process, configurations, and any customizations, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuity of operations

    + Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with business, vendor, and technical resources

    + Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of staff and vendors in a detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards

    + Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision

    Preferred:

    + Possess knowledge of underlying technologies including SaltStack for configuration management and orchestration, Spacewalk for Linux systems management

    + Ability to utilize scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation

    + Cybersecurity experience (virus and ransomware detection and mitigation) is a big plus

    + Other knowledge of security aspects such as networking, access control, firewalls, disaster prevention, recovery and data encryption are highly desired

    + Proficiency with API interactions and XML-RPC for integrating and automating across diverse systems and platforms

    + Working knowledge of software licensing

    + Database administration experience

    Physical Demands

    + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

    + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc

    + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

     

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

     

    If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

     

    CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.