Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$203K - $240K/yr
FreeBSD/LINUX/VM environments * Be a fast learner, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently while adopting to existing and newer technologies * Extensive experience with multiple ...
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$203K - $240K/yr
FreeBSD/LINUX/VM environments * Be a fast learner, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently while adopting to existing and newer technologies * Extensive experience with multiple ...
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As a FreeBSD Systems Administrator, your main responsibilities typically include installing, configuring, and maintaining FreeBSD servers, ensuring system security, monitoring performance, and conducting regular backups and recovery operations. You will often be tasked with automating routine tasks using shell scripting or configuration management tools, troubleshooting network and software issues, and applying system updates and patches. Administrators frequently collaborate with development and DevOps teams to deploy, scale, and support applications running on FreeBSD infrastructure. This role may also involve documenting system configurations, developing disaster recovery plans, and contributing improvements to overall IT processes. It is a dynamic position that requires both independent problem-solving and effective teamwork.
To thrive as a FreeBSD Systems Administrator, you need in-depth knowledge of Unix-like operating systems, networking concepts, shell scripting, and experience with FreeBSD system installation, configuration, and maintenance. Proficiency with tools such as the FreeBSD ports collection, pkg system, ZFS filesystem, and familiarity with monitoring and automation tools is often required; certifications in Unix or FreeBSD administration are a plus. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for ensuring server reliability, seamless infrastructure performance, and collaborative IT operations.
A FreeBSD job typically involves working with the FreeBSD operating system, an open-source, Unix-like OS known for its performance, security, and advanced networking features. Professionals in this field may work as system administrators, network engineers, or software developers, managing FreeBSD servers, optimizing performance, and developing applications. Common responsibilities include system installation, kernel tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting. FreeBSD jobs are often found in web hosting, cybersecurity, and embedded systems industries.
$203K - $240K/yr
Full-time
Posted 26 days ago
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
The candidature will work closely with product marketing, software and hardware development teams to review design specification, then develop functional test plan for review. This candidature is also responsible to execute test cases, report issues in bug track system, debug issues with development for resolution, and automate test cases, and integrate automated scripts for regression.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires M.S. in Computer Engineering or a BS in CS/EE with 4+ years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong programming fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang.
Understanding of operating systems (Linux) and computer networking concepts.
Experience in various test methodologies white box, black box, solution testing is desirable.
Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, Multicast, MPLS, RSVP, L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS.. etc.)
FreeBSD/LINUX/VM environments
Be a fast learner, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently while adopting to existing and newer technologies
Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages.
Validate the functional cases across the technology on networking products.
Execute test cases, report issues in bug track system, debug issues with development for resolution, and automate test cases, and integrate automated scripts for regression.
Deliver automated scripts using agile process and using strong programming fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional level, scale and performance test scenarios using automation
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, GoLang.
Understanding of L2/L3 protocols such as TCP/IP protocol suite, Ethernet switching (802.1D), 802.1p prioritization, VLAN (802.1Q), STP, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis , IP Routing, Routing concepts, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS ,Class-of-service (CoS), IP Multicast
Excellent understanding of Telemetry (OCST), SNMP.
Good skills in automation framework like ROBOT.
Automation programming skills (Python, Perl) network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge is required.
Proficient in data serialization formats like YAML and JSON
Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.
Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture.
Evaluating forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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