We’re seeking a highly skilled Linux System Administrator for our client; an industry leading OTT / IPTV video delivery and technology vendor. They are redefining the way video is managed and consumed and provide customers across the globe with scalable OTT solutions. This job will require daily on-site work in their White Plains, New York headquarters and this person will be responsible for maintaining and managing 200+ Linux servers with the majority being on physical servers in their headquarters, US data center, and European data centers. In addition, this person should have a basic understanding of Cisco networking such as routing, switching, firewalls, etc. Any experience with virtual clusters or cloud-based servers is nice to have, but not required. The majority of their Systems Engineering team is based in Europe, so this person must have strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with off-shore teams as well as independently.
Job Title: System Administrator – Linux
Location: White Plains, New York – local candidates only (5 days / week on-site work required)
Required Technology And Skills
- 2+ years of Systems Administration experience, working in a Linux environment and dealing with physical servers
- Fundamental understanding of Cisco networking and ability to perform basic tasks such as routing, switching, firewalls, etc.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with off-shore teams
- Ability to work on-site 5 days / week in their White Plains, NY headquarters as well as travel to their nearby data center
Additional Skills
- Experience working on virtual clusters, using Proxmox Virtual Environment or related tools
- Capable of working on cloud-based Linux servers, ideally in AWS
- Ability to provide basic desktop and end user support as needed
- Familiar with commonly used ticketing systems such as Zoho or Jira
Compensation: Salary will be based on experience with a range of $70,000 - $90,000
Benefits And Perks
- Complete benefits package and plan of medical, dental and vision
- 401k plan + match
- Generous PTO plan
- Career growth track
For more information, contact John Higgins at jhiggins@talener.com
