Linux System Administrator (Part Time)

Linux System Administrator (Remote) 

Are you a seasoned Linux System Administrator with a passion for higher education technology? Strata Information Group (SIG) is looking for professionals like you to bring your expertise to our team. With 5 to 10 years of experience in consulting or working at a college or university, you’ll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge technology solutions for our higher education clients while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time role.

If you’re ready to leverage your skills and join a supportive, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Required Qualifications of the Linux System Administrator:  

• Previous experience working in a higher education institution.
• Previous experience with Ellucian Banner ERP
• Must have a minimum of 5 years Linux Systems Administration experience.
• 5+ years experience working with various Linux distributions (Red Hat/CentOS preferred).
• Significant experience designing, building, configuring, and troubleshooting Oracle Linux, RedHat Linux servers.
• Significant experience building, configuring, and maintaining physical & Virtualized servers.
• 5+ years experience with server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare, Hyper-V, Xen, etc.).
• Experience performing in-place Linux upgrades using LEAPP will be a plus point.
• Manage Linux and related open source systems (apache, bind, postfix, memcached, mysql, etc.).
• Familiarity and operational knowledge of open source systems in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
• Knowledge of data storage technologies such as NAS or SAN.
• Configure a secure system and monitor system security.
• Management of system backups.
• Basic knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to drive projects through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Experience working together with teams from several business areas to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ansible Experience a plus 
• Certification on the OS, AWS, Azure will be a plus point

Responsibilities of the Senior Linux System Administrator: 

• Design, implement, and evaluate current and future infrastructure initiatives for the highest level of efficiency and performance. 
• Perform Linux OS installations, patching and upgrades. 
• Monitor daily systems, evaluate the availability of all server resources and carry out all Linux server tasks.  
• Assist in the setup and deployment of all virtual machines, as well as the installation and backup of all configuration procedures.  
• Maintain and monitor all patch releases, as well as devise multiple patch installation procedures and keep all systems up to date per NIST standards. 
• Deliver resilient and robust designs – lead and participate in technical discussions across product teams. 
• Design and document SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for system administration activities. 
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Maintain operating systems and associated infrastructure software. 
• Collaborate with clients to roll out and automate configuration & release of builds to Production.
• Provide ongoing management & support for infrastructure to clients running Ellucian Products.
• Maintain site servers and hosted web applications, ensuring uptime and site responsiveness.
• Develop tools and scripts to assist with routine maintenance tasks.

Pay and Benefits

• The salary range is $45-$65/hour
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Remote Work & Flexible Scheduling