Bowie State University
Linux/Solaris Administrator
Bowie State University - State University, Arkansas, us, 72467
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Job Posting:
JR101152 Linux/Solaris Administrator (Open)
Department:
BSU Business Operations, PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
07-03-2025
Close Date:
$110,000 - $120,000
Job Description: The Linux / Solaris Administrator serves as the technical administrator primarily responsible for managing and monitoring the associated hardware and software of the Linux and Solaris infrastructure in the Division of Information Technology.
Responsibilities: Linux: Support and maintain the institutions Linux based systems. Patching, performance monitoring, troubleshooting the various Linux distributions. Including but not limited to: Oracle Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Open SUSE. Solaris: Support and maintain the institution's Solaris systems. Patching, performance monitoring, troubleshooting the university's Solaris systems. Maintain the Oracle Sun hardware via Oracle support. VMWare: Build and maintain virtual servers within the institutions Vcenter. Monitor performance, identify and resolve technical issues. Maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of application, database, and other systems. systems/servers; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging the infrastructure. Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Networking staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Collaborate with DevOps staff to ensure smooth application performance of institutional systems. All other administrative tasks relating to the availability and performance of the institutions Linux and Solaris based systems. Create and maintain operational, change management, and security documentation as it relates to the Linux / Solaris infrastructure, patch, maintenance, and service records. Conduct research on and evaluate hardware, software, and service records. Conduct research on and evaluate hardware, software, and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years lead technical experience in required skills Working experience with Linux, Solaris, VMware vCenter. Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or closely related field required. Certifications: Linux +, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, Solaris 11 Working experience with Linux, Solaris 11, and technologies related to key responsibilities Working experience with VMware vCenter Working experience with SAN and NAS Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Additional Job Information:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
$110,000 - $120,000
Job Description: The Linux / Solaris Administrator serves as the technical administrator primarily responsible for managing and monitoring the associated hardware and software of the Linux and Solaris infrastructure in the Division of Information Technology.
Responsibilities: Linux: Support and maintain the institutions Linux based systems. Patching, performance monitoring, troubleshooting the various Linux distributions. Including but not limited to: Oracle Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Open SUSE. Solaris: Support and maintain the institution's Solaris systems. Patching, performance monitoring, troubleshooting the university's Solaris systems. Maintain the Oracle Sun hardware via Oracle support. VMWare: Build and maintain virtual servers within the institutions Vcenter. Monitor performance, identify and resolve technical issues. Maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of application, database, and other systems. systems/servers; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging the infrastructure. Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Networking staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Collaborate with DevOps staff to ensure smooth application performance of institutional systems. All other administrative tasks relating to the availability and performance of the institutions Linux and Solaris based systems. Create and maintain operational, change management, and security documentation as it relates to the Linux / Solaris infrastructure, patch, maintenance, and service records. Conduct research on and evaluate hardware, software, and service records. Conduct research on and evaluate hardware, software, and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years lead technical experience in required skills Working experience with Linux, Solaris, VMware vCenter. Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or closely related field required. Certifications: Linux +, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, Solaris 11 Working experience with Linux, Solaris 11, and technologies related to key responsibilities Working experience with VMware vCenter Working experience with SAN and NAS Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Additional Job Information:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.