Sr Systems Administrator-BTS Application Systems

Christie Digital Systems is looking for a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator to become part of the Infrastructure Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the health, performance, and modernization of our Linux-based Engineering Infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams, drive automation efforts, and optimize system efficiency to support mission-critical business applications across multiple sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Linux environments (Debian, RedHat, etc) either in the physical, virtual, and/or lab environments.
• Automate deployments, updates, and OS rollouts; manage 100+ deployments
• Address performance issues & support business application software running on Linux.
• Oversee system security, patching, & configuration to ensure maximum uptime & reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the design & upkeep of scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with OS deployment, management, and administration of servers, workstations, and laptops in Windows and Linux (e.g. RHEL/Ubuntu) environments, both on-site and remote
• Scripting and development experience to automate IT processes (e.g. )
• Adopt and enforce BTS policies, security guidelines, and best practices.
• Architect and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans
• Support virtualization technologies including VMware and Azure
• Work with external vendors and internal users to optimize system performance.

What we are offering:

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and social security benefits.

You will have opportunities to gain experience, grow and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you are working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight – your contributions will have influence.

The experience and skills we value: 

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience in systems administration or infrastructure management 
• Expertise in Linux environments (Debian, RedHat, Etc.)
• Strong experience with cloud migrations, automation, and deployments
• Expertise on networking, security protocols, redundant systems and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange, and firewalls.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently