Linux Systems Administrator

About the role

Allegro MicroSystems is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to support its high‑performance engineering simulation environment. You will manage the global Linux infrastructure that enables IC design engineers to simulate and verify next‑generation sensing and power technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational support, maintenance, and evolution of the global Linux infrastructure.
• Plan, install, and deliver daily support for both virtualized and physical Linux environments.
• Collaborate with the global EDA operations team to resolve incidents and ensure high availability of design applications such as Cadence and Cliosoft.
• Perform server administration tasks, including installation, configuration, testing, applying errata/hot fixes, and automating procedures.
• Administer Dell EMC VxRail platforms using VMware/vSphere, build and deploy virtual machines and templates.
• Manage Isilon storage platforms, SAN concepts, and enterprise services (NIS, NFS, CIFS, data‑transfer tools).
• Monitor system health with Zabbix or similar tools and improve workflows using Bash, Python, or Perl scripts.
• Ensure timely resolution of high‑severity incidents, document processes, and provide cross‑training.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to guarantee 24/7 coverage for critical infrastructure.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 + years managing an enterprise Linux environment and supporting general IT operations.
• Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 6, 7, and 8.
• Proven experience with Windows Server operating systems and patch management.

Required skills

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6/7/8
• Windows Server OS
• Dell EMC VxRail
• VMware vSphere
• Isilon storage platforms
• SAN concepts
• NIS, NFS, CIFS services
• Zabbix monitoring
• Bash scripting
• Python scripting
• Perl scripting