IT Service Management Analyst, Unix/Linux Support

Job#: 2053258

Job Description:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Hands-on experience working with Red Hat Linux OS 7, 8 & 9 to complete routine and basic sysadmin tasks, such as: running scripts; user account and group creation and maintenance; password management; filesystem creation; basic troubleshooting (top, vmstat, nslookup, ping, etc.)
Working knowledge of Active Directory, authentication mechanisms (LDAP/Kerberos, SSSD), SUDO, NFS, Samba, DNS & DHCP
Experience starting and stopping services on Red Hat Linux servers
Experience using Red Hat Satellite, Red Hat Ansible and VMWare vCenter preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables
Experience working with other technical teams, including DBAs and application support teams, understanding the technical needs of each
Familiarity of other technologies and the ability to communicate with technical analysts and customers to determine issues and needs
Experience and knowledge utilizing IT incident and change management tools such as Remedy
Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
Must be highly organized to succeed in this position
Must have the ability to pay extreme attention to detail and analyze information from multiple sources to determine best course of action
Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
High level of demonstrated self-initiative and self-learning
Ability to communicate, work with, and influence others, including all levels of management, vendors, other internal groups and external groups
Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere as well as work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company, team, or project
Ability to provide and accept feedback
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to think outside the "box"
Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley and internal policies
Professional oral and written communication skills
Understanding of how activities impact functional budget
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure installation and maintenance of Linux servers and operating systems follow company standards, meet project timelines, follow documented processes and change procedures, and meet customer expectations.
Responsible for assigning all Unix/Linux incidents and APART Work Requests, including making sure each is worked and resolved within established SLAs
Ensure all Unix/Linux change requests meet documented Change Control criteria
Provide support to Unix/Linux admins, customers, and other areas both within and outside of IT (including understanding processes of other teams to help guide customers to the right place for requests/issues)
Provide life-cycle management for servers and system software
Process Unix/Linux User Group Requests
Ensure Unix/Linux inventory is accurate and up to date, including proper accounting information for billing.
Work routine incidents on behalf of the technical analysts, including server retirements, home directory creation, heartbeat failures, filesystem space issues, etc.
Work with Internal and External Auditors to complete audit evidence gathering and answer questions or coordinate appropriate team members/manager to answer questions
Routine data collection and reporting from several systems including APART, Remedy and Satellite
Fully participate in departmental initiatives and technology projects
Communicate progress, problems, and best practices to management, team leads, and team members.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS is preferred; ten (10+) years of relevant and broad technical experience/background is an acceptable substitute.
Prior experience as a customer liaison or team leader for a technical operational team is preferred

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