Senior Linux Administrator

Summary:
The Senior Linux Administrator role is primarily responsible for managing the companies Linux environment that is comprised of SUSE, Ubuntu, and CentOS. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of in-depth experience in large environments, highly motivated and be able to operate without supervision and in a collaborative environment. and operate independently.
Essential Job Duties:

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot highly available Linux SUSE clustered servers. Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running Linux SUSE operating system supporting SAP.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Ubuntu and CentOS systems running ecommerce and other applications.
• Maintains the integrity and security of the servers and systems by ensuring they are on current releases and security patches applied according to policy.
• Analyze and determine root cause and resolution for complex problems.
• Linux storage management - LVM, NFS, CIFS, Automounter.
• Privilege escalation management using SUDO - Centralized SUDO Configuration.
• Linux system management, setup, configuration, hardening, backup and disaster recovery.
• Linux Active Directory Integration, support, and troubleshooting. Sets up administrator and service accounts
• Maintains system documentation
• Interacts with other Sysadmins, SAP Basis, and users on a daily basis.
• Is responsible for ensuring all servers meet our backup and disaster recovery policies with the security, sysadmin, and SAP Basis teams.
• This is a high-availability environment and will require occasional after-hours and weekend work to implement patches or other required maintenance.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

• Sr Manager, IT Infrastructure
• Director, IT

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to make critical decisions affecting system availability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Profecient with English language
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly and work independently
• Have a positive attitude and committed to continual improvement
• Knowledge of In-Memory Computing, SAP HANA is a plus

Preferred:

• A 4-year degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, IT, Systems, etc)
• Experience supporting SAP HANA and Sybase
• 7+ years' experience in large enterprise environments
• SUSE Certified Administrator

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
• Ability to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location during normal business hours designated for this position.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Compensation:
Compensation Range: $85,000 - $102,000
Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. This position is not eligible for a variable pay component as part of the hiring range.
While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 8 paid company holidays.
ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F