Lead Administrator, zLinux
Remote World
- Canada
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supports the day-to-day operations of customers' Linux servers. This includes both proactive and reactive management.
- Provide systems administration for customer Linux servers
- Implement and support high availability configuration of Linux systems
- Analyze system performance
- Develop system tools and utilities to simplify and support IT and business operations
- Plan, implement and manage systems initiatives with IT and customer teams
- Establish & maintain technical standards & server security policies
- Patch Linux servers on scheduled basis
- Candidate will be required to provide updates and status to customers and leadership
- Shift 24×7: On Call. As Per schedule or On Demand
- Minimum of 10+ years experience with multiple Linux operating systems such as Red Hat and SLES.
- Knowledge of networking, storage, security, virtualization, clustering and high availability concepts.
- Knowledge of system administrative practices in large scale data center environments.
- Working knowledge of using zVM and how it interacts with the Linux systems.
- Experience with supporting Zlinux systems through the 3270 console.
- Experience managing Physical volumes, Logical volumes and Filesystems.
- Experience with one or more Volume Management software packages (LVM, VxVM, ZFS, etc.)
- Working knowledge of account and security management
- Cogent networking concepts
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- Performance monitoring & Tuning
- Experience with zPro is a plus
- Major Incident Management. Should be able to drive the Major Incident/P1 calls
- Incident Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Incident Management
- Change Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Change Management
- Problem Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Problem Management
- Communication Skill. Excellent Written & Verbal English communication Skill
- We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
- Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
- Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule