Lead Linux Operating Systems Analyst (Operating Systems Analyst - Expert Level)

at  California State University

Job no: 540882
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and Information Security Officer (CTO/ISO), the Lead Linux Systems Analyst provides advanced level technical support, implementation and administration of Information Technology’s (IT) Linux systems. The incumbent directly oversees and is responsible for performing new system installation, account maintenance and access rights, system security, upgrades and patches, and provides lead work direction, guidance, assistance, and support to other staff as it relates to IT’s Linux systems. The incumbent works with other members of Information Technology to install and maintain server-based applications in order to provide services to the campus community. The incumbent strategically oversees and maintains network-based services such as web, identity management and authentication, and other network-based services supported by IT. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert to design and implement Linux infrastructure architecture, for on-premises and hosted processing sites. The incumbent evaluates hardware and software requirements for physical and virtual systems, and works with data center staff to ensure the equipment is installed and configured correctly. The incumbent also serves as a primary stakeholder and subject matter expert for disaster recovery assessments, implementation, documentation and routine testing to ensure services are cataloged and restored within established timelines and prioritization.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an advanced and comprehensive knowledge of operating systems, applications, and of the interaction between hardware and system software. The incumbent must have a solid understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating system, and the network with the ability to analyze a complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and develop working solutions. The incumbent is expected to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver formal and informal documentation, presentations, and training to a variety of end users. Must possess strong troubleshooting skills, plus the ability to think in a logical and systematic fashion. This knowledge and experience foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, mathematics, or related technical fields, along with a minimum of seven years of extensive knowledge and experience with Linux servers, including five years of progressively responsible experience performing a high level of responsibility for maintaining and safeguarding an enterprise’s systems and data. Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts, and of the interaction between hardware and system software and advanced ability to apply that knowledge in a systematic and practical approach to maintaining and enhancing Linux systems required. Advanced ability to analyze a highly-complex array of symptoms in order to diagnose the cause of system problems and advanced ability to systematically work toward a solution to a performance or availability problem when more than one diagnosis is possible required. Advanced understanding of the interaction of computer hardware, operating systems and network with the ability to distinguish a local hardware problem from an operating system problem from an application problem from a network problem required. Experience in shell and/or Perl scripting with the ability to use such tools to automate server related tasks is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems with server applications and to develop working solutions required. Thorough understanding of security “best practices’’ for Linux systems required. Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage records and write professional quality documentation required. Thorough understanding of networking and IP, especially as applied to Linux systems and thorough understanding and significant experience with email (SMTP, IMAP, POP, MAPI), and Domain Name System (BIND 9.X is desirable) required. Must possess advanced experience with Apache web servers in a Linux environment, plus knowledge of Drupal. Familiarity with industry standard databases in an enterprise environment, including MySQL, MariaDB, and Oracle. Must have demonstrated experience with setup and provisioning of virtual servers, fiber attached storage and network attached storage. Additional experience programming in Puppet, and the ability to use programming languages such as Perl, Ruby, or Python highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

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