IT Systems Engineer

Company: The Municipal Information Systems Association of C
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Forza Silicon is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Forza's history begins at the formation of the CMOS imaging industry where company co-founders, Barmak Mansoorian and Daniel Van Blerkom were a critical part of the Photobit team. Along with Photobit Co-founder, Dr. Eric Fossum, and many others, the team pioneered the development of CMOS imaging technology. Founded in 2001, Forza Silicon has established itself as an innovator and industry leader in the field of mixed-signal IC and CMOS imaging designs that have set the standard of the possible. Primarily through long-standing customer relationships and partner referrals, Forza has grown to where today the company employs one of the industry's largest and most experienced independent CMOS imaging engineering teams. To learn more about Forza Silicon, please go to www.forzasilicon.com.This Multi-Platform Systems Engineer position will report to the Director and is expected to interact with and support the Forza Engineering and administrative staff. Duties include deploying, configuring, and maintaining physical and virtual Linux/Windows servers, and workstations for the business unit. Candidates with more than five years' system administration experience, working primarily with Linux servers and networks will be considered. The candidate will be able to integrate Microsoft Windows and macOS products in a Linux environment and manage systems and applications supported by these platforms. .Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage Linux Servers (CentOS / RedHat / Ubuntu) including the application programs, operating systems and the physical/virtual infrastructure that runs them
• Manage the Installation of tools/applications on Linux systems (CentOS / RedHat / Ubuntu)
• Configure and maintain Linux/Windows and MacOS workstations
• Create and maintain shell scripts
• Maintain and manage all license servers
• Provide technical support, working both over the phone/via chat/video with end-users, documenting resolution through a ticketing system
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to triage issues with tools running on a Linux system
• Ensure Cyber/Security conformance by ensuring that Critical Vulnerabilities are addressed
• Conduct security audits for all servers and end-user systems and devices
• Implementing software upgrades, patches, and hardware changes
• Manage backup of data and ensure integrity and availability of stored data, monitor compliance with policy and procedures
• Maintain clear documentation of system(s) and maintenance activity
• Review daily monitoring jobs/logs to ensure system performance and availabilityPosition Requirements:
  
  • Bachlors Degree plus 5 years experience in information technology including Server installation, maintenance, and administration in a Linux environment
  • Experience as a Linux System (CentOS / RedHat / Ubuntu) and Server Administrator
  • Experienced in Linux Command Line and Scripting
  • Experience with VNC client/servers on Linux platforms
  • Experience with troubleshooting VPN issues
  • Experience with Virtualization / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  • Knowledgeable of access control across operating systems, file systems, and services
  • Knowledgeable of system auditing/log analysis processes and tools
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people remotely and debug hardware issues
  • Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
  • Possess a drive to learn and is adaptable to new or changing technologies
  • Excellent technical documentation skills
  • Experience with IC Design-related tools (ICManage Cadence Virtuoso suite, Mentor Graphics Calibre, PDKs) is a plus
  • Experience with Synology NAS or similar servers is a plus
  • Experience with an ERP system is a plus
  • Experience should include planning and undertaking non-disruptive or minimally disruptive upgrades and new installations
  • Experience with backup, directory services and application and operating system management in a networked environmentCompensationEmployee Type: SalariedSalary Minimum: $85,000Salary Maximum: $95,000Incentive: NoDisclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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