Job Description
“What would you say you do here?”
Leading support of the Linux environment including but not limited to security updates, package repository management, investigation and deployment of Linux OS / kernel configuration and hardware lifecycle management tasksCreate process documentation for the team which includes best practices based on industry standardsDeliver training and mentorship to junior members of the team on administration and best practicesManage name services (Red Hat IDM) and work with other teams to interface with Active Directory and upstream HR servicesManage virtualization (Red Hat / Openshift Virtualization, Hyper-V, VMWare) and cloud (Azure and AWS) effortsAs part of a team, design, update, and maintain systems that provision and update operating systems (Foreman / Katello and Chef / Ansible)Drive enhancements and bug fixes for large-scale automation projects such as patching, provisioning, and kickstart domainsParticipate in escalations and Root Cause AnalysisParticipate in 24/7 on-call rotationManage your work queue while clearly documenting progress and other pertinent informationCommunicating clearly and efficiently (written and spoken) as neededImplement off-hours maintenance tasksQualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
Minimum 10+ years as a Senior Linux system administration in a large (500+system) environmentDevelop tools using Python, bash, etc.
to replace manual work and improve the efficiency of the technology departmentExperience supporting and provisioning Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Server and Workstation/Client)Experience with CI/CD pipelines like Gitlab / GithubMust have strong customer service and documentation skills with the ability to balance project work with technical supportMust be able to prioritize and manage issues of varying complexity and criticalityMust have effective analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and correct performance and reliability issues“What can I offer?”
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a computer or information management fieldLinux certifications (, RHCE, LFCS, LPIC-1)Advanced knowledge of LDAP (layout, queries, object manipulation)Experience in OSE / RHV administrationExperience designing and implementing automation tools like Chef or AnsibleSolid skills in Bash and Python with familiarity using Perl or Ansible for automation.Experience supporting SSL and PKI in an enterprise environmentFamiliarity with Networking Technologies such as routing, switching and load balancingSome experience administering Windows Active Directory and MacOSExperience with JIRA and ServiceNowHybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000
Additional Information
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