Linux System Administration Supervisor

A Linux Systems Administration Supervisor leads a group of IS professionals, and ensures all tasks and activities are being carried out as planned by the management team. They are responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities for the team, and work closely with various levels of IS staff and company management.

The range for this role is $134,000 to $164,000. Most offers will be at midpoint, around 140 to 150k

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in the planning of Information Systems projects
• Works with business leaders and IS management to determine project priorities
• Helps guide users in formulating requirements; and on the implications of new or revised computer systems
• Supervise team: Works closely with management to prioritize and assign tasks to ensure the team’s resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met, including goal planning, if applicable
• Identify team member development and training needs and ensure training needs are met
• Involved in personnel activity, such as hiring, mentoring/discipline, time off, terminations, etc.
• Provides team member feedback and participates in the performance and goal review processes.
• Ensures team member compliance with company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Data Integrity, Software Development Methodology, Project Tracking

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

• 6 + years of systems administration experience in an area applicable to O’Reilly
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights/weekends
• Must work well in a team environment
• Expert knowledge of established systems infrastructure related to their position and technology base
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot systems changes and modifications
• Ability to write technical instructions in the administration of systems and/or systems modifications

Desired:

• A bachelors of science in an information systems or computer science related field.
• Advanced experience with department technology stack
• Education in Project Management and Leadership