Senior Systems Administrator - Linux

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page .

Senior System Administrator - Linux

This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to help support and manage our growing Linux infrastructure. The duties of this position will generally be focused on server administration, systems and application implementation, and systems troubleshooting and support. We make extensive use of containers, and our critical business systems run on Linux. Some technologies of interest include Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet, virtualization, RedHat, scripting, Git, and DevOps tooling. Some knowledge of Windows would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Must be able to...

• Develop, install, maintain, and monitor computer environments
• System performance, reliability, and capacity planning
• Analyze and troubleshoot system issues
• Research new products and solutions
• Hardware and software purchases and implementations
• Maintenance agreements and licensing
• Account management and system policies
• Configuration management and compliance
• Second tier user support

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• Typically 4-8 years of experience in System Administrator roles
• Provide support for complex issues
• Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize, initiate action, and build relationships within the department
• Trusted to work independently
• Excellent customer service, problem solving & organizational skills
• Ability to gain knowledge and information relevant to business needs in order to achieve results
• Excellent customer service, problem solving & organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
• Ability to initiate action and build relationships within the department
• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies; analytical capacity, attention to detail, communication proficiency, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving, professionalism, project management, thoroughness, and time management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .

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