Senior Linux & VMware System Administrator

POSITION : Senior Linux & VMware System Administrator

LOCATION : Providence, Rhode Island

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS

At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

• Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work
• Generous benefit offerings including :

9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan

SUMMARY :

The Senior Linux & VMware System Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and resilience of AMS Linux servers (mainly Ubuntu) and VMware environments at the primary site and its remote locations. The role manages planning, deploying, troubleshooting, and optimizing Linux infrastructure and virtualization platforms to meet business application requirements. While the focus is on Linux and VMware, familiarity with Windows systems is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

TRAVEL : 4%-5%

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES : The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and / or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

The American Mathematical Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The AMS supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, economic background, veteran, or immigration status, or any other social or physical component of their identity.

Other duties disclaimer : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment