Systems Administrator UNIX
Core
Install, configure, and maintain Linux/AIX servers to ensure stable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for educational and administrative operations.
Role type
Senior Systems Administrator (Linux/AIX)
Builds
Production Linux/AIX server environments supporting district-wide educational and administrative systems
Domain
Education / IT Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Linux administration, shell scripting (Bash), automation (Ansible/Puppet/Chef), networking fundamentals, web server administration, database management, Linux security controls, backup and disaster recovery, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes), data center controls, storage area networks, advanced troubleshooting, performance monitoring and optimization
Preferred skills
Education or public sector experience, cloud and disaster recovery exposure, ITIL knowledge, advanced Linux or AIX certifications (RHCE, LPIC-2/3)
Technologies
AWS, Ansible, Azure, Bash, Cloud, Docker, Hardware, ITIL, Kubernetes, Linux, MySQL, Network, Nginx, PostgreSQL, Puppet, Security, TCP/IP, Ubuntu, Web, Firewall, Flow, IBM, LESS, Oracle, Unix
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers; manage user accounts, permissions, and group access; monitor server performance and investigate issues; apply security patches, updates, and configurations; implement and test backup and recovery solutions; resolve complex technical problems involving Linux, hardware, software, and networking; create and maintain shell scripts and automation workflows; participate in Linux-related IT projects; prepare documentation and reports; train and mentor junior IT staff; collaborate with IT teams, departments, vendors, and stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
