UNIX Technology Administrator

Shazam, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT or 1 year as a UNIX/Linux Administrator
  • Experience with middleware is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Build and patch simple Red Hat Operating System using virtualization software such as VMware
  • Create, delete, and modify user IDs; reset passwords as needed
  • Ensure proper data backup using enterprise-level backup software; monitor backups daily
  • Monitor system utilization and escalate concerns regarding performance to senior staff
  • Participate in disaster recovery testing to build knowledge of the SHAZAM DR architecture
  • Assist in recovery from system errors and malfunctions

Benefits

  • Mission-driven company with a strong sense of purpose
  • Hybrid work environment that values flexibility and collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Culture that values innovation, integrity, and community impact
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability at no cost
  • Time away from work - PTO, VTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays
  • Educational assistance
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid position based out of our Johnston, IA office.

What we're looking for:

SHAZAM is looking for a UNIX Technology Administratorto join our team. In this position, you'll handle essential tasks such as creating and managing system IDs, resetting passwords, and configuring user groups. You will monitor system alerts, respond promptly to issues, and ensure daily backups are implemented and optimized. Additionally, you'll assist in building and patching Red Hat and AIX servers using VMware or other virtualization technologies. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to projects alongside experienced UNIX Technology professionals, providing hands-on experience and growth in a dynamic environment.

What you'll do:

  • Build and patch simple Red Hat Operating System using virtualization software such as VMware.
  • Work with enterprise level security software to create, delete and modify user IDs for all operating systems as well resetting passwords as needed/ requested.
  • Use enterprise level backup software to ensure proper data is backed up as requested, monitor backups daily and restore files/ data as requested.
  • Monitor system utilization including disk space, memory usage, node utilization and all components that could reduce user efficiency in applications. Elevate concerns to more senior staff members.
  • Participate in disaster recovery testing, build working knowledge of the SHAZAM DR architecture.
  • Assist computer operators and/or systems programmers in recovery from system error/malfunction conditions.


What you need:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in an information technology field or 1 years' experience as a UNIX/Linux Administrator.
  • Experience with middleware is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What's in it for you:
  • A mission-driven company with a strong sense of purpose
  • A hybrid work environment that values flexibility and collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • A culture that values innovation, integrity, and community impact
  • Excellent benefits:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
    • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
    • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability provided at no cost
    • Time away from work - PTO, VTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays
    • Educational assistance


Actual compensation is based on various factors, such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level, and is finalized at the time of offer.

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