Linux System Administrator

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Jun 14, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200555578
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.

DESCRIPTION

This is an individual contributor role. As a Linux System Administrator in Apple’s Fleet Operations and Engineering team, your key responsibilities will include: Manage and maintain Apple’s big fleet of data systems running on Linux. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, collaborate with teams, analyze logs/metrics to identify root causes. Provide effective technical support to ensure high customer satisfaction. Improve processes, enhance reliability/security, develop documentation.

• 5+ Years experience in Linux/UNIX systems administration.
• Database Systems and technologies awareness, such as Oracle DB, Mongo DB, Postgres DB, MySQL, etc.
• Familiarity with NAS, SAN and Network troubleshooting.
• Experience in troubleshooting and isolating Software and Hardware issues within a Linux environment.
• Understanding of system security.
• Good understanding of RAID.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in IT.
• Superb time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts based on business need is required. Work hours are variable as this is a 24/7, 365 days a year environment.
• On-call support on weekend is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• LPIC-1, RHCSA certification or higher
• Linux/UNIX-related software/scripting development in one or more of the following: Python, Shell, Perl, Ruby
• Experience with Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Git, or other configuration management tools.
• Experience with revision control systems like GitHub, CI/CD unit testing.
• Experience with KVM, Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm is a plus.

• 5+ Years experience in Linux/UNIX systems administration.
• Database Systems and technologies awareness, such as Oracle DB, Mongo DB, Postgres DB, MySQL, etc.
• Familiarity with NAS, SAN and Network troubleshooting.
• Experience in troubleshooting and isolating Software and Hardware issues within a Linux environment.
• Understanding of system security.
• Good understanding of RAID.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in IT.
• Superb time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts based on business need is required. Work hours are variable as this is a 24/7, 365 days a year environment.
• On-call support on weekend is required