Linux Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator (SA) is responsible for monitoring and managing E*TRADE online applications. The primary role is to ensure high availability of the applications running in the datacenter. This multi-faceted position employs the skills of the associate to design, implement, maintain, and support a variety of applications and systems

Responsibilities

Monitoring, optimizing and managing of UNIX/Linux OS, system hardware and application performance

Perform application upgrades, patches, be able to identify and troubleshoot bugs that involved Tuxedo, Tomcat and Apache

Be ready to lead and coordinate teams during system/application outages and execute tasks accordingly to minimize impact.

Attend project meeting and provide input to Project Managers/developers based on Systems Operations perspective, as well as planning for production launch execution.

Identify tasks which require automation and deploy automated process to minimize human intervention

Management of Corporate common network services, i.e. DNS and DHCP services

Enrolling users and maintaining system security

Backup and recovery of OS and application information

Weekend coverage rotation LI-SK1

Must Have Experience

2-5 years’ experience in Unix/Linux systems administration

Strong system/application trouble-shooting skills

Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions on system performance and trends

Ability to write mini-scripts in some administrative language (Tk, Perl, shell)

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Works well under pressure, in a very fast paced working environment

Manages time effectively and according to priorities

Comfortable with many aspects of UNIX systems administration; i.e. system installation and configuration, fundamentals of security, installing third-party software.

Desired Experience

Strong knowledge of web and middleware based technologies a plus

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING

BS degree in Computer Science preferred LI-SK

HOURS DURING TRAINING ARE MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 AM – 5 PM

HOURS AFTER TRAINING ARE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 6 AM – 4:30 PM, SATURDAY 8 AM – 6 PM

Posting Date

Jan 21, 2023

Primary Location

Americas-United States of America-Georgia-Alpharetta

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Job

Production Management and Operational Support

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Level

Non-Exempt