Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative Posted On: Fri Oct 13 2023 Job Description:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The Linux Systems Administrator will assist employees, users, vendors, business partners, and affiliates with technology-related issues.

• Responsible for installation, patching, account provisioning, and administration of Linux and Windows servers, applications, and data storage systems relating to NY CREATES and its affiliated partners.

• Liaison with vendor companies, onsite tenants, as well as staff to take business needs and translate them into a technical plan. Troubleshoot hardware, replace parts as needed, and troubleshoot and fix software problems.

• Performance and capacity management as well as future forecasting.

• Evaluate products and make informed recommendations on purchases of software and hardware.

• Develop and routinely test disaster recovery plan.

• Work as part of a team.

• Influence work priorities, technical decisions, and operating procedures at the team or project level.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

  Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience with Linux server administration and support.

• Experience installing, configuring & troubleshooting distributed applications.

• Understanding of basic network typologies and the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, as well as how to integrate them with existing systems; must demonstrate effective problem solving and analytical skills and proficiency with desktop and end user support; demonstrated knowledge of client server and storage environments; possess knowledge of best practices for maintaining information security; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

• Basic SQL Database use and knowledge.

• Shell scripting.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, display patience and understanding when working with other employees who struggle to master new technologies; ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure and against tight deadlines; ability to work within a team as well as independently; demonstrated ability to work and conduct research independently.

• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in information technology, Computer Science degree from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization OR related field with 2 plus years of experience working in a Linux server environment is recommended.

• Technical Certificates in Information Technology with 3-4 years of previous experience in a Linux server environment is recommended.

• Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Satellite, Experience with IBM SiView, DB2, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty.

• Experience with creating/supporting/maintaining simple python applications.

  Additional Information:

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Competitive Pay and PTO

• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

• Basic / Optional Life Insurance

• Post-Retirement Health Insurance

• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.

• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Salary Range: $76,000-$93,000

*Posted range is determined upon experience and education.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203