Linux System Administrator

We are looking for a Linux System Administrator to join our Infrastructure Operations Team!

Why MetTel

MetTel is a cutting‐edge telecom service provider delivering software and telecom services to enterprise companies nationwide. Our teams help create next-­‐generation systems to meet the challenge of today’s rapidly changing business climate, and set new standards for the telecom industry. From traditional voice to advanced services, MetTel’s extensive partnerships enable us to deliver a complete portfolio of services in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as global MPLS and VoIP solutions. We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 5 years hands on as a Linux Administrator


• Must have experience in managing one virtualization platform, such as VMWare. They should understand TCP/IP, Active Directory, NTP, DNS, and DHCP, among others.


• Must be able to install new Linux OS releases, configure, upgrade, patch, and secure servers. They install, patch installations, upgrade, and maintain Intel-based Virtual Systems and software.


• Must implement Apache web server configuration, which includes installation of all standard plugins, configuration, and SSL.


• Must have experience in handling NFS, CIFS, and SMB permissions. They need to have the capability to build multiple servers simultaneously. In addition, monitor systems and validate the integrity and accessibility of all server resources, hardware, systems, and key processes. Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Azure, OpenStack or AWS would be an asset. 


• Experience having reviewed system and application logs, and be well-versed with scripting in Bash. 


• Working knowledge of Ansible Tower and be able to script Ansible Playbooks. 


• Ability to create, maintain and update documentation. They also need to back up, retrieve, maintain, and migrate programs and data.


• Must carry out upgrades, performance tuning, and resource optimization whenever required.


• Knowledge or experience in Kubernetes is a plus

*The salary range reflected is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $115,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job -related knowledge, skills, experience and abilities of the successful candidate. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.