Hobby Lobby is hiring a
Linux Administrator

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Role Type: Full-time

Desired Skills:

LinuxPythonPerlPowerShellKafka

In search of a self-motivated Linux Administrator. The Linux Administrator is responsible for provisioning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operations of both hardware and software of the environment.

Primary Functions/Job Description

Management of Linux systems
Install/configure new servers based on standards and operational requirements
Installation and maintenance of OS including: patching, new installs, and upgrades
Maintain, configure, monitor, tune, and troubleshoot Linux environment
Perform daily monitoring including: hardware, applications, key processes, and scheduled jobs
Maintain daily backup operations following operational guidelines
Develop, maintain, and contribute to installation and configuration procedures documentation
Perform regular security monitoring of Linux environment
Manage user accounts and access to systems

Job Description - Requirements

Preferred Skills

Understanding of load balancing technology, server farms, and web services
Familiarity with DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, and TLS
Technical knowledge and experience with the following:
- Red Hat Linux, CentOS Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Linux
Experience with virtualization technologies
Server configuration and automation with Ansible
Strong scripting experience with one of: Shell, Python, Perl, PowerShell etc.
Knowledge of OpenShift Container Platform
Intermediate knowledge of Windows Server systems
Experience with Kafka environments

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years Linux administration experience or cloud operations role
Minimum of 3 years scripting experience (Shell, Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.)
Experience with Linux based OS configuration and management
Proficient in shell scripting, cron jobs, user account management, analyzing logs, configuration of common services
Problem troubleshooting and solving ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills including documentation
Ability to work in team environment and individually

Benefits include: