Linux Application Server Administrator

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Organization:

VUMC IT J2EE & Linux Apps

Job Summary:

If you have a few years of Linux experience and enjoy administering application servers or have DevOps experience with container and/or cloud technologies, this opportunity will challenge you. The team supports a wide variety of Linux based enterprise platforms hosting patient care and business operations applications. The position is remote with occasional work from the Nashville office.

Required skills:

• Experience with Unix/Linux.
• Development and/or scripting experience with Python and/or bash.
• Experience administering enterprise Linux applications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desired skills (one or more):

• Experience with Kubernetes container management platforms such as Openshift.
• Experience administering cloud PaaS and IaaS services, especially in Azure.
• Experience administering Splunk.
• Experience administering the Stonebranch workload automation platform.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment.
• Experience administering the Tibco or HealthShare integration and messaging platforms.
• Experience administering RStudio data science platform.
• Experience with build and continuous integration tools.
• Experience administering Weblogic or similar Java application servers.

Job Summary

Plans and administers installation and configuration of the application servers under occasional guidance. Provides support for system performance, security and reliability. Facilitates deployments and operational support for all applications. Implements small projects or components or large projects. Ability to solve medium to complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and administers application server environments.
• Performs application deployments to test integration and production environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Provides applications and projects with technical support.

Technical Capabilities

• Server Installation and Upgrade (Novice): Has the ability to install software on a specific platform. Demonstrates an ability to resolve problems that may occur during the installation of software. Is capable of understanding the design and purpose of the software being installed.
• Server Security (Novice): Has detailed knowledge of the functionality of security systems and understands how they work and interface with data, applications and systems. Able to explain and document the functionality of security requirements and how they relate to the business and an information security program.
• Server Administration (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of the skill in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering products and services using the skill without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Server Monitoring and Tuning (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of what metrics are available, understands their meaning, and can produce sophisticated reports. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering products and services using the skill without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to direct associates of lower proficiencies on where to find data. Performs statistical analysis with performance tuning data.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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