Linux System Administrator (Onsite)

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 System Administrator (Onsite) to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Unix/Linux
• 5+ years of experience installing and setting up Linux systems and servers, often for organization-wide deployment.

• 5+ years of hands-on administration and operation of scalable IT infrastructures on both internal cloud, VMware, and physical environments.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.
• Work with and manage Incident Management tickets within help desk ticketing system.
• Perform back-up/recovery functions for Linux server environments.
• Perform all security/compliance functions for Linux server environments.
• Good in Solaris 9,10, and 11
• Knowledge in Ldom and VxVm
• Knowledge in opersolaris
• Knowledge on Windows Administration is a plus

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at nttdata.com

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.