Senior Linux System Administrator

Operations

• Helps lead the development and implementation of required IT systems to facilitate high productivity in each area of the business
• Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss
• Establishes efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure
• Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, functionality and efficiency, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, configuration changes and other metrics as needed
• Facilitates audits and investigations of IT systems and procedures
• Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers for efficient and cost-effective equipment, software, and contract purchases
• Conducts root cause analysis to determine the origin of issues, unexpected outcomes, or unusual results
• Participates in cross-functional teams, committees, or additional projects or research as needed
• Provides after-hours support for IT emergencies as well as occasional maintenance on weekends or holidays
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Leadership & Supervision

• Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects when needed to members of the IT team
• Helps build team unity and morale
• Strong desire to work with, train, and mentor other team members.

Service Excellence & Teamwork

• Champions service excellence at their site and throughout the organization
• Ensures processes and workflows benefit both internal and external customers
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement in the department and throughout the organization
• Builds strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Meets with the Senior Director of IT/Tech Development and other leaders on a regular schedule to discuss issues, concerns, planning, and objectives
• Participates on committees and/or task forces as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related technical fields or comparable experience
• 8+ years designing, implementing, maintaining, and documenting Linux systems, hardware, software, and network computing systems some text
  • Experience with RedHat, CentOS and Ubuntu based systems required
• Experience in the automation of internal IT processes
• Fluency in SHELL, BASH, and Python scripting a plus
• Experience with NFS share configuration and best practices
• Familiarity with networking, firewall configuration
• Comfortable with complex databases supporting internal applications
• Strong ability to document processes
• Familiarity with the Linux boot process, from BIOS to bootloader to kernel to user-space services
• Broad, high-level knowledge and understanding of current computing technologies and their practical applications in a scientific testing environment
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to structure and interpret data to drive decision-making
• Fluency in PHP and SQL would be considered a plus
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to changes
• Self-motivated and able to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Successful implementation of cyber security programs, frameworks, architectures, and operations would be considered a plus
• Success in establishing Identity Management architectures, technologies, and operations would be considered a plus
• Experience with FDA audits and cGMP operations would be considered a plus
• Experience with Dev Ops a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Must be located in the San Diego Area, or willing to relocate