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Boot Barn

Linux Administrator

Irvine, CA

LINUX ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS TO: SR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other ...

Yochana

Linux Administrator

Orlando, FL · On-site

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Linux Administrator at Level 2 or Level 3. * Extensive experience in managing and optimizing Linux distributions (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat). * Proficiency in ...

Tech Wizards Inc.

Jr Linux Administrator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Job Openings >> Jr Linux Administrator Jr Linux Administrator Summary Title: Jr Linux Administrator ID: 1073 Location: Dahlgren, VA Department: Information Technology More about this job ...

Tekdoors

Linux Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Linux Admin with Programming Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: 12 Months Experience: 6-9 years Job Requirement: • Hands-on experience of software development Java/ Python/ NodeJS/ Go • Work ...

Synthesis Systems

Linux Administrator

Suitland, MD

Synthesis Systems is seeking a Linux Administrator for a long-term, contract in Suitland, Maryland. Sterling, VA. This is an opportunity for an experienced Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) System ...

Boot Barn

Linux Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site

LINUX ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS TO: SR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other ...

Holtec International

Linux Administrator

Camden, NJ · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

The Linux System Administrator is responsible to serve as the primary resource for the management and administration of all Linux assets at Holtec, including J2EE-based application servers, Oracle ...

Sentar, Inc.

Linux Administrator

Charleston, SC · On-site

Sentar is seeking a Linux Administrator in Charleston! Role Description: * Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and their components to ensure optimal performance, security, and ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Linux Administrator

Dallas, TX · On-site

Job Title: Linux Administrator Location: Dallas TX Essential Technical Skills and Competencies: * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, analytical and presentation skills.

Accertify, Inc.

Linux Administrator

Itasca, IL · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to own the lifecycle of our Linux-based fleet. You will be the primary architect and administrator for our Ubuntu endpoints and the Red Hat-based ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Linux Administrator

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing Linux infrastructure technology, providing systems administration solutions, and ensuring 24x7x365 uptime service.

Ask IT consulting

Linux Admin

Des Moines, IA · On-site

The Linux Administrator is responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Complete Description: The ...

Boot Barn

Linux Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site

LINUX ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS TO: SR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other ...

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CertificationsLinux+, LPIC, RHCSACompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentServer rooms, data centers, cloud environmentsOffice networks, data centers, enterprise environments
ResponsibilitiesManaging Linux servers, scripting, system securityConfiguring networks, managing routers/switches, troubleshooting connectivity
Industry UsageIT, hosting, cloud servicesTelecommunications, enterprise IT, ISPs

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Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

Boot Barn

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Boot Barn rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 216 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

LINUX ADMINISTRATOR

REPORTS TO: SR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time.

The Linux Administrator primarily performs monitoring, maintenance, installation, upgrades, and end-user support on Windows Domain servers and related hardware & software infrastructure across multiple sites. This will involve using best practices for deployment and management of systems as well as responding to and diagnosing problems through discussion with support teams and end users, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, documentation and follow-up steps

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support Linux workloads running on virtualized hyperconverged and cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes cluster deployment and basic administration of containerized environments.
  • Familiarity with creating and managing SMB and NFS storage connections.
  • Perform account creation and maintain PAM configurations.
  • Applying OS updates and security patches at both the individual server level and cluster level.
  • Ability to perform analysis of system and application-level logs for troubleshooting.
  • Manage environment backup systems with the ability to restore service and systems when needed.
  • Familiarity with system automation tools, primarily Ansible.
  • Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Analyze & identify upgrades to essential IT systems and make recommendations for systems and servers based on patch release cycles.
  • Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media and media is recycled.
  • Manage Office 365 tenant, assigning licenses, enabling or disabling features, troubleshooting issues and
  • performing audits and compliance reviews.
  • Develop, create and maintain scripts to support most repetitious activities.
  • Support the file storage systems and assign access and permissions as requested or needed.
  • Enroll and manage devices in our MDM solution.
  • Support mail and mail flow along with filtering via our mail security suite.
  • Manage server certificates.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures and communicate with impacted constituencies.
  • Create documentation supporting administrative duties assigned in a centralized and shared location. Update
  • documentation as needed.
  • Undertake project work - installing new Windows and Linux based systems, servers and services for specific uses and purposes.
  • Utilize a helpdesk ticketing system to track projects, log support calls, and keep management up to date with all issues.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and
  • management
  • Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
  • Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
  • Adheres to local, state and federal laws
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management
  • Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations
  • Travel up to 10% of the time

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At Boot Barn, we honor America's western heritage. We believe in quality products and good value. And we've stocked our shelves with quality western and work gear for you and your family. With over 500,000 pairs of boots -- western, work and fashion -- and over 8,000 styles of jeans, shirts, hats, belts, jewelry and more, we offer the latest styles from the brands you love. Hatched over thirty years ago with one store in Orange County, California, Boot Barn has become the nations largest Western and Work retailer with 230 + stores in 30 states and a robust e-commerce business. We will outfit you from head to toe and give you the kind of service you'd expect from a company that values heritage, hard work and community.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

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