We are seeking a full-time SeniorLinux Systems Administrator in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and planning management and administration of technology in area of specialty while working with team members to ensure technology is effectively supporting enterprise systems.
Essential Functions
Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin's Linux server computing systems
Performs and evaluates cost analyses and vendor comparisons from small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations
Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
Continuously develops technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, load balancer, and open source systems and other server technologies
Communicates effectively regarding system operations and environment changes
Adheres to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, load balancer, and other open source systems
Ensures all security requirements are met or exceeded and designs and implements effective monitoring of enterprise systems
Provides technical input to solution development plans and concept documents and foresees risks and communicates and mitigates those before problems arise
Performs and plans major version upgrades and tunes systems using experience and deep knowledge of area
Plans and manages technical projects involving other teams and communicates technology effectively to non-technical associates and management
Recognizes and understands technology impacts within the business
Contributes to technical research on new technologies, processes or procedures and documents technical designs and procedures for team library
Provides 24x7 on-call support
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have a strong experience with Linux and DevOps/scripting/coding to be effective in this role
Knowledge on Puppet, Ansible, base, python, ruby and Github is helpful.
Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as moving files, backup, creating a configuration, or other tasks
Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting
Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
