Microchip Technology Inc. · 10 hours ago
Senior Linux Administrator II
AZ - Chandler
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a global organization that designs technology powering the world. They are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator II to manage and optimize a global Linux infrastructure, focusing on the Red Hat ecosystem and High-Performance Computing environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and automation of a standardized global Linux infrastructure
Provide deep technical expertise across the Red Hat ecosystem, including Satellite Server, Identity Management (IdM), and related tools
Manage and support a large, diverse global Linux environment, including system availability, capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring
Own the full lifecycle management of global engineering systems, from hardware acquisition through operating system deployment and decommissioning
Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using Ansible, Satellite Server (Foreman), and CFEngine
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python, Perl, and shell scripting
Drive an automation-first mindset, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Troubleshoot complex system issues and proactively remediate weaknesses before they impact production
Manage and maintain monitoring systems to ensure uptime, reliability, and adherence to SLA requirements
Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation-level operational support
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and implementation guides
Collaborate effectively with a global team of highly skilled engineers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on Linux/Unix system administration experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience in designing, architecting, and administering Linux platforms with a heavy focus on RHEL / AlmaLinux
3+ years of experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible preferred; Puppet or Chef acceptable)
3+ years of experience with centralized configuration and lifecycle management systems (Satellite, Foreman, Spacewalk)
Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Python, Perl, and Bash
Experience managing infrastructure in large-scale data center environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Compute cluster experience is a plus (LSF, Sun Grid Engine, RTDA)
Benefits
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$2.42BKey Investors
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2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-03-19Grant· $1.06M
Leadership Team
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CEO and President
Rich Simoncic
Chief Operating Officer
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