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Ohio State University
Linux System Administration Analyst 2
Ansible
Linux
ITIL
Edtech.com's Summary
Ohio State University is hiring a Linux System Administration Analyst 2. The analyst supports Linux workstations, servers, and services, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu systems and the tools that manage them, for the College of Engineering's Engineering Technology Services. The role works directly with faculty, students, and staff on both consultation and hands-on technical support.
Highlights
- Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu systems along with their native and third-party applications and the management systems that go with them, such as Satellite, Landscape, and Ansible.
- Handle workstations, servers, services, and software through the full life cycle, from specification and design through procurement, configuration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
- Advise and directly assist College of Engineering faculty, students, and staff with their technical needs.
- Follow the University's Institutional Data Policy and Information Security Policy and their related control requirements, along with ITIL and general industry best practices.
- Contribute to Engineering Technology Services projects, write and review documentation, and manage student staff when needed.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, engineering technology, or a similar technical field.
- Bring 2 years of professional experience supporting Linux or Linux-like operating systems, with 2 to 4 years of experience across varied Linux systems preferred.
- Preferred: Red Hat, Ubuntu, or other Linux administration certifications, plus strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Hybrid position requiring at least 2 days per week on site at Dreese Laboratories, on a full-time first-shift schedule of 40 hours.
Linux System Administration Analyst 2 Full Description
Job Title:
Linux System Administration Analyst 2
Department:
Engineering | Engineering Technology Services
Engineering Technology Services' mission is to empower the College of Engineering community through innovative and reliable IT services. We strive to foster a technology-rich environment that enhances teaching, learning, and research, while also ensuring the security and integrity of our infrastructure and data.
Job Description
The Linux System Administration Analyst 2 provides experienced support for assorted Linux operating systems and related technologies. This includes but may not be limited to RedHat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu, native and third-party applications, and the management systems associated with each, such as Satellite, Landscape, and Ansible. Provides support for workstations, servers, services, and software through the entire life cycle including specification and design, procurement, configuration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. Works directly with OSU faculty, students, and staff to address their technical needs in both consultation and direct technical support functions. Ensures all University and College policies are followed including but not limited to the Institutional Data Policy and the Information Security Policy, and their related control requirements. Contributes to projects within Engineering Technology Services. Writes and reviews documentation. Performs additional duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department. Follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices as well as general industry best practices and standards. May manage student staff.
This is a hybrid position which requires the employee to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree.
Desired professional certifications: RedHat, Ubuntu or other Linux or Linux-like operating systems administration.
Required Experience: 2 years of experience professionally supporting Linux or Linux-like operating systems.
Desired Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience in supporting assorted Linux operating systems and related technology preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication, problem-solving and resolution skills
Additional Information:
Location: Dreese Laboratories (0279)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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