Globalstar · 3 weeks ago
Senior Linux System Administrator
Covington, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGlobalstar is a pioneer in personal safety technology, known for its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. The Senior Linux Administrator role involves supporting and enhancing the enterprise Linux infrastructure, managing systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency and security.
TelecommunicationsWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu servers
Manage system lifecycle operations, patching, and updates using Red Hat Satellite and Ansible
Administer and troubleshoot VMware-based virtualized environments
Support and maintain database systems, including PostgreSQL and Oracle
Implement and maintain certificate management processes (SSL/TLS, CSRs, certificate renewal workflows)
Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure high availability
Automate provisioning, configuration, and operational workflows using Ansible
Develop and maintain Terraform modules for infrastructure-as-code deployments
Support CI/CD tools and workflows involving Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Jira
Manage authentication and access controls using LDAP/SSSD
Remediate vulnerabilities identified by Tenable or similar tools
Maintain accurate system documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams
Participate in on-call rotations and planned maintenance windows
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Linux administration experience (RHEL and Ubuntu)
Experience with scripting languages like Bash and Python
Strong understanding of system performance, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and Terraform
Experience with VMware administration and virtual infrastructure support
Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes
Familiarity with LDAP/SSSD authentication
Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins in an operational or DevOps environment
Strong understanding of network fundamentals (addressing and firewalls)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Podman) or Kubernetes
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience optimizing or automating database administration tasks
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical FSA
Dependent Care
Competitive Salaries
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
Company
Globalstar
Globalstar is the widely-used handheld satellite phone service, offering both voice and data services from virtually anywhere.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652MKey Investors
Apple
2024-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $400M
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $252M
2006-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Paul E. Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer
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