Linux Systems Administrator

USG

Linux Systems Administrator responsible for managing Red Hat Linux and VMware environments at USG's Corporate Headquarters. Supporting Oracle applications and collaboration within a small team.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,560 - $110,040 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSLinuxNFSOracleTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate as a member of a small team that works cooperatively to ensure system infrastructure and operating systems are available to support applications.
Analyze, evaluate, plan, implement, configure, patch, upgrade and tune software and hardware in virtualized, highly available, and stand-alone environments.
Automate manual processes such as patching, updates, server builds, and monitoring.
Document procedures and update standards for new or modified systems and environments.
Ability to work in a datacenter environment to provide technical support and asset management.
Follow Change Management policy and Incident resolution timelines.
Open and respond to required Change Requests and Work Tickets.
Respond to systems alerts and be part of a 24/7 rotation for on-call production support.
Review HPE, Red Hat, and VMware security notifications and deploy updates as necessary.
Gather, evaluate, and measure data on performance/capacity and report on key measurements.
Proactively identify problems and provide solutions to management before implementing change.
Prevent downtime, ensure system availability, monitor performance, manage disk capacity, and ensure system security.
Design solutions to technical problems and implement new systems or infrastructure changes. Participate in roadmap discussions for future infrastructure improvements.
Monitor critical systems and take corrective actions prior to failures.
Prepare for disaster recovery and ensure that appropriate backups are completed and tested.
Troubleshoot software and hardware failures and work with vendors for support and escalation.
Establish and maintain security and integrity controls.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ experience managing and maintaining Red Hat Linux and VMware environments
Experience with upgrading and patching using Red Hat Satellite is required
Proficient in scripting to create, modify, and execute automated system functions
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform is a plus
Experience with Backup, Recovery, and Data Protection – Avamar, Veeam, or similar backup utility
Familiarity with HPE ProLiant and Synergy server infrastructure
Experience with storage provisioning and managing SAN architecture
HPE Alletra Storage Array Administration is a plus
Experience with Oracle database and application support is a plus
Solid understanding of Linux OS protocols and services: NFS, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(s), etc.
Participation in 24/7 on-call rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics
Optional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Red Hat LinuxVMwareAnsible Automation PlatformRed Hat SatelliteBackup and RecoveryAvamarVeeamStorage ProvisioningOracle Database SupportLinux OS Protocols

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationDocumentation