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Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Flint, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 228561
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is looking for someone to fill an associate level Linux System Administrator position. You will be part of our existing system administration team and work with other Linux System Administrators and developers to support our Linux infrastructure. You will work with VMWare, Oracle Linux 7 and Oracle Linux 8 application, web, and database servers. You will work with technologies such as: virtualization (VMware and Oracle Linux VM), centralized logging (Splunk), automation (Terraform and Ansible), and high-availability architecture of services.
This is a full-time position eligible for benefits and will report directly to the Client Server Operations Manager within centralized Information Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .
A laptop, docking station, dual monitors, mouse, keyboard, webcam, and headset will be provided for this position. A work cell phone with unlimited data, hotspot, and talk will also be provided.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/
Responsibilities*
- Maintain Linux based servers (Oracle Linux)
- Performance tuning of Linux application and database servers, including: Tomcat, Apache, HAProxy, MySQL databases, and Oracle databases.
- Employ automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and AWX for deploying software, patching servers, and installing operating systems.
- Monitor system and device activity for performance, identification of system problems, and inappropriate usage with tools such as Zabbix.
- Secure Linux Systems against network attacks and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinate disaster recovery support.
- Resolve Linux system, physical hardware, and software failures.
- Maintain documentation for Linux-based servers and applications.
- Data center and physical hardware maintenance and monitoring.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- One or more years relevant work experience in a related field.
- Proficiency working with multiple modern Linux operating systems (Linux Oracle Linux 7.x/8.x,).
- Proficiency with enterprise level virtualization environments such as: VMWare or Oracle Linux VM.
- Experience in programming with at least one of the following languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Perl, Java, Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
- Experience with web applications and web application servers, such as: Apache or Tomcat.
- Experience with relational database servers, such as: MySQL/MariaDB or Oracle.
- Familiarity with network capable storage technologies.
- Proficiency with networking components such as DHCP, DNS, VLAN, NTP, and local firewalls.
Work Schedule
A consistent hybrid work schedule (some days on campus and some days working remotely) is available for this position at this time. However, this is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
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