Lead IT Engineer UNIX and Storage

Lead IT Engineer – UNIX and Storage 

 

Job Description: 

This job opening is for an experienced UNIX/Linux and Storage Administrator to provide systems, middleware and storage support services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing/maintaining both UNIX/Linux-based systems & storage solutions, to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

UNIX System Administration: 

• Install, configure and maintain UNIX/Linux operating systems (i.e., AIX, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, etc.) 

• Assist with installation, configuration and management of middleware applications (i.e. IBM WebSphere Application Server and Apache Webserver). 

• Install, configure and maintain Enterprise Storage systems and SAN/TAN devices (i.e., IBM DS & FlashSystem storage, Dell/EMC storage, Brocade fiber channel switches). 

• Assist with installation, configuration and management of Enterprise Backup solutions (i.e., Rubrik, Veeam, BackupExec, Commvault) 

• Perform system patching, firmware updates, upgrades and performance tuning. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. 

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures. 

• Monitor system performance and availability. 

 

Automation and scripting: 

• Develop and maintain scripts for system/storage administration and automation tasks (i.e., Ansible, ksh, bash, Perl, Python). 

• Utilize configuration management tools (i.e., SaltStack, CFEngine, Chef, Pupet) to automate system configuration. 

 

Troubleshooting and Support: 

• Provide technical support to developers, platform administrators and other teams. 

• Diagnose and resolve complex system and storage issues. 

• Participate in afterhours systems deployment and maintenance. 

• Participate in on-call rotation. 

 

Documentation: 

• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent Industry Experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator. 

• Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems (AIX and RedHat preferred). 

• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Storage solutions (Brocade, IBM and Dell/EMC preferred). 

• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages. 

• Experience with Configuration management tools (i.e. Ansible, Pupet, Chef, CFEngine, SaltStack). 

• Understanding of network concepts and protocols. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 

 

Security Clearance Requirement: 

• Must be able to obtain gaming licenses in required jurisdictions. 
   

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