Lead Administrator, zLinux

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:

Honesty, Reliability, Collaboration, Curiosity, Passion

As a Lead Linux Administrator, this position will support the day-to-day operations of customers’ Linux servers. This includes both proactive and reactive management.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Supports the day-to-day operations of customers’ Linux servers. This includes both proactive and reactive management.
• Provide systems administration for customer Linux servers
• Implement and support high availability configuration of Linux systems
• Analyze system performance
• Develop system tools and utilities to simplify and support IT and business operations
• Plan, implement and manage systems initiatives with IT and customer teams
• Establish & maintain technical standards & server security policies
• Patch Linux servers on scheduled basis
• Candidate will be required to provide updates and status to customers and leadership
• Shift 24x7: On Call. As Per schedule or On Demand

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years experience with multiple Linux operating systems such as Red Hat and SLES.
• Knowledge of networking, storage, security, virtualization, clustering and high availability concepts.
• Knowledge of system administrative practices in large scale data center environments.
• Working knowledge of using zVM and how it interacts with the Linux systems.
• Experience with supporting Zlinux systems through the 3270 console.
• Experience managing Physical volumes, Logical volumes and Filesystems.
• Experience with one or more Volume Management software packages (LVM, VxVM, ZFS, etc.)
• Working knowledge of account and security management
• Cogent networking concepts
• Solid troubleshooting skills
• Performance monitoring & Tuning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with zPro is a plus
• Major Incident Management. Should be able to drive the Major Incident/P1 calls
• Incident Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Incident Management
• Change Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Change Management
• Problem Management. Excellent exposure and experience in Problem Management
• Communication Skill. Excellent Written & Verbal English communication Skill

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

• We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
• Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
• Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@esnono.com.

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