Linux Administrator III

Position: Linux Administrator 

Place of Work: Camden, NJ: KPS Technology Campus

Holtec International is currently seeking a Linux Administrator to join the Company at the KPS Technology Campus in Camden, NJ.
Holtec seeks qualified professionals with technical excellence. The Linux System Administrator will serve as the primary resource responsible for the management and administration of all Linux assets at Holtec, including J2EE-based application servers, Oracle database servers, and high-performance computing clusters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ensure all Linux systems adhere to IT compliance and security controls through proper configuration, patching, and maintenance, with strong adherence to Linux security best practices.
• Maintain system performance and ensure high availability.
• Develop, implement, and execute disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Perform regular system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
• Install and configure physical and virtual servers to support AI workloads.
• Administer and manage J2EE-based applications on Linux platforms.
• Administer and manage high-performance clusters running Linux operating systems.
• Support COTS and internally developed applications.
• Monitor Oracle database availability, including RMAN backups and data recovery procedures.
• Implement high-availability strategies for Linux servers and virtualization platforms.
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure proper network segmentation and security controls, including iSCSI SAN connectivity.
• Maintain strong knowledge of storage solutions and subsystems, including multipathing, LVM, XFS, and udev rules.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python or Bash.
• Leverage configuration management and provisioning tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate deployments and maintain system consistency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Pursuant to NN-801/U-NNPI requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, including management of enterprise-level applications and high-performance clusters.
• Strong experience managing virtualization platforms such as OpenShift and VMware.
• Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience managing and configuring enterprise application and middleware systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RHEL 7/8/9 and AI distributions.
• Experience working with F5 load balancers.
• Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).

Salary Range: $125,000 – 145,000

Holtec International offers a competitive benefits package to eligible associates, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.