System Administrator

Control-Tec, an Aptiv Automotive company, is a global provider of telematics and analytics solutions serving the transportation industry in the Light-duty, Heavy-duty, Recreational, Agriculture, Locomotive, and Industrial sectors. The CT® solution combines comprehensive data acquisition methods with a powerful edge and cloud computing architecture resulting in an enterprise-class solution for fleet management, product development, connected vehicle and data exchange applications.

Control-Tec’s Qualifier platform enables automotive OEMs to possess the speed, flexibility, reliability, cost savings and collaboration needed to successfully develop today’s software centric machines. Since 2009, Control-Tec has supported the development of data solutions that enable robust design, development and validation for powertrain, vehicle, and electrical system domains. This unmatched expertise of both vehicle systems and data analytics uniquely positions Control-Tec to offer our clients the ability to avoid warranty cost, improve product quality, enhance customer experience and optimize an increasingly connected portfolio.

Position Summary

CONTROLTEC is seeking a hardworking, knowledgeable and detail oriented Systems Administrator. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, should interact well with clients and high levels of the organization, and is able to take a project from inception to completion with moderate direction. Positive attitude is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily administration of Linux environment(s) and related servers.; Responsible for providing application and server support with one of our large clients.; Install, test and administer enhancements to new and existing servers.; Run daily health checks to ensure seamless operation and to ensure 100% uptime.; Create and update monitors to help ensure notifications of potential issues.; Ensure data recoverability by conducting a schedule of system/disaster recovery scenarios.; Configure backups and verify they are completing successfully.; Coordinate updates internally with product development teams.; Work to ensure application performance consistency.; Provide international clients with application support.; Troubleshoot both internal & client tickets.; Help maintain and execute disaster recovery plans.

Requirements

1-2 years of System Administration experience, in a Linux environment.; 1-2 years of experience with server hardware & networking.; Knowledge of installation, upgrades and troubleshooting a Linux system.; Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.; Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization and client base.; Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users.; 4-year degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent work experience

Nice to have

Familiarity with Ubuntu or other Debian based distributions.; Familiarity with Object Based Storage.; Familiarity with VMware technologies.; DBA experience a plus.; NoSQL experience a plus.; Python scripting experience a plus.; Network/Security experience a plus