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OCC

Lead Associate Principal, Server Administration

OCC

. Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-wide Linux server infrastructure across on-premises and AWS cloud environments .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $135,100 - $181,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Linux/Unix system administration, including deployment, maintenance, and security hardening in both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. Proficient in automation using Ansible, managing Red Hat Satellite, and implementing disaster recovery strategies.

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Linux/Unix System AdministrationAnsible Automation PlatformAWS Linux EC2 ManagementCIS Benchmark ImplementationOpenShift and Kubernetes Management

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Hard Skills
Linux Server DeploymentDisaster Recovery PlanningSecurity HardeningScripting in Bash, Python, or PerlInfrastructure as CodeEnterprise Linux PatchingAMI Creation and ManagementMonitoring and LoggingCapacity PlanningTechnical Documentation
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationIncident ResponseContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
Red Hat SatelliteOpenShiftKubernetesITSM ToolsConfluence
Certifications & Qualifications
Red Hat CertificationAWS CertificationITIL Certification
Industry Keywords
Cloud InfrastructureHybrid Cloud ArchitecturesCIS BenchmarksDisaster RecoveryCompliance Scanning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSCloudDNSEC2FirewallsITSMKubernetesLinuxNFSOpenShiftPackerPerlPythonServiceNowTCP/IPTerraformUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-wide Linux server infrastructure across on-premises and AWS cloud environments
  • Lead Linux server deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and security hardening
  • Develop and manage disaster recovery plans, backup strategies, replication, failover automation, and DR testing
  • Implement CIS benchmarks, STIG requirements, security baselines, compliance scanning, remediation, and reporting
  • Develop infrastructure automation using Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, workflows, and automation controllers
  • Manage Red Hat Satellite for provisioning, patch management, configuration management, and content lifecycle management
  • Design, deploy, and manage AWS Linux EC2 instances and AMI lifecycles, including golden images, hardening, versioning, testing, and distribution
  • Architect and manage OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms in hybrid cloud environments
  • Design and maintain NFS storage solutions and distributed file systems
  • Manage incidents, requests, changes, escalations, and SLA compliance using ITSM tools
  • Maintain technical documentation, knowledge bases, runbooks, and standard operating procedures in Confluence
  • Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and drive optimization initiatives
  • Provide escalation support and lead incident response for complex technical issues
  • Collaborate with networking, storage, security, and application development teams
  • Drive continuous improvement and evaluate Red Hat, AWS, and cloud-native technologies
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 critical-system support as needed
  • Lead vendor management and coordinate with Red Hat and AWS support
  • Mentor Linux administrators and junior team members and lead technical training sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive hands-on experience in Linux/Unix system administration
  • 5+ years in a technical leadership or senior engineering role
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform required
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Linux EC2 and cloud infrastructure required
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with AMI creation, management, and automation required
  • Demonstrated experience executing RHEL OS upgrades across multiple major versions required
  • Extensive experience with enterprise Linux patching programs and disaster recovery planning required
  • Proven experience implementing CIS benchmarks and security hardening across Linux environments required
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat Satellite, OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and hybrid cloud architectures
  • Expert scripting capabilities in Bash, Python, or Perl
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Packer
  • Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, and AWS networking
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, storage, backup, version control, CI/CD, security, virtualization, and high-availability technologies
  • Working experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA, and Confluence required
  • Red Hat, AWS, security, and ITIL certifications preferred or a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
  • Discretionary annual incentive compensation award; target range 8% to 15%