Linux L3 System Administrator

Req ID: 280779 

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Linux L3 System Administrator to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).  This position is 100% onsite in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

• Help tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure.
• Design and develop infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain configuration management solutions.
• Develop test automation frameworks in collaboration with rest of the team.
• Create tools to help teams make the most out of the available infrastructure.

Skills

• Hands-on administration and operation of scalable IT infrastructures on both internal cloud, VMware, and physical environments.
• Install and set up Linux systems and servers, often for organization-wide deployment.
• Configure specific applications in concordance with run book requirements.
• Perform routine system maintenance and resolve server-side issues as they arise.
• Perform OS and application upgrades and server migrations to new environment.
• Maintain security and OS patch management for Linux based systems.
• Install and maintain agents on servers for centralized monitoring and management
• Maintain inventory updates of system in centralized inventory and management systems.
• Should have thorough knowledge on DNS, clustering, virtualization.
• Should have exposure to OS firewalls such as IP tables, CSF etc.
• Should have exposure to connectivity of block level storage through iscsi and file level with NFS
• Update documentation on current environment.
• Experience with Ansible or similar tools is desired.
• Working both independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Manage and maintain currently supported and subsequent Linux based Operating Systems (OS) on physical and virtual operating environments,
  providing technical oversight and consultation services.
• Utilize Linux scripting (Bourne, PERL, BASH, PowerShell, etc.) to optimize and automate system administrator tasks.
  Provide technical support for disaster recovery efforts (actual or simulated).
• Perform hardware and software technology refreshes, ensuring milestone compliance while coordinating with MPs to minimize disruptions.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.