Garmin · 6 hours ago
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DevOps)
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DevOps) to manage and administer technology in their Olathe, KS location. The role involves designing integrated solutions, managing technical projects, and ensuring security and compliance for enterprise systems.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively and demonstrated quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
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Funding
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