Systems Administrator (Linux)

Systems Administrator (Linux)

Position Snapshot

Manages all Linux-based systems and enterprise applications across the organization, including Oracle ERP and IBM Maximo. Responsible for maintaining system stability, application performance, and supporting end users and teams that rely on these platforms. Assists with the administration of the Oracle database environment. Serves as second-tier support for issues within their domain. Evaluates, recommends, and supports technologies that align with the organization's current and future operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Professional Qualifications

Education and Experience

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires a range of physical activities to perform job duties effectively. The employee must be able to talk and hear continuously, with or without corrective assistance. Frequent physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as using hands to feel, touch, grasp, or grip tools, objects, or handles. The role also involves regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, with mechanical assistance available as needed. Occasionally, the employee may need to reach overhead, climb, balance, or handle heavier loads up to 150 pounds, again with mechanical support. Visual requirements include near and far acuity, color distinction, peripheral vision, depth perception, frequent changes in focus, and the ability to work in both dim and brightly lit environments. The position also involves the use of mechanical controls such as buttons and knobs, requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Work Environment

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

The work environment for this position is generally characterized by good working conditions in a professional office setting. However, the role may occasionally require travel to company production facilities, where the employee may be exposed to varying environmental factors such as heat or cold (both weather-related and non-weather related), dust, dirt, moving or hazardous machinery, electrical hazards, oil, grease, and industrial solvents. In these settings, adherence to established safety policies and procedures is essential, and the employee is responsible for minimizing accidents by always maintaining a safety-first approach. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including availability for nights and weekends as needed, and up to 20% travel may be expected. Personal protective equipment such as earplugs or hearing protection, safety goggles or glasses, and safety shoes may be required up to 30% of the time while on-site in production areas.

Equipment Used

This position requires regular use of a computer for a variety of tasks including communication, data entry, and report generation, with computer use occurring more than 70% of the time. The employee will also frequently utilize standard office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, copiers, printers, and rolling carts or hand trucks for transporting materials or documents. Occasionally, the role may involve the use of hand tools, calculators, and specialized testing devices such as breakout boxes for signal testing. Familiarity with these tools and the ability to use them safely and effectively is essential to performing the job functions efficiently.

For your hard work, you receive:

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.

For your hard work, you receive:

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.