IT Specialist IV - Linux Administrator

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking an IT Specialist IV- Linux Administration that will be for responsible for engineering, administering, and managing the lifecycle of Linux and container platforms that support hybrid environments across OCI/OCVS, VMware, and on-premises infrastructure. The position ensures reliability, security, and operational continuity for mission‑critical compute environments.

Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Operations

• Administer, secure, and optimize Linux systems.
• Implement standard builds, patching, and configuration baselines.
• Support and maintain container platforms.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop Ansible roles and Terraform modules.
• Build automated workflows and repeatable deployment patterns.

Security & Compliance

• Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tooling.
• Manage certificates and support SOC and audit processes.
• Perform vulnerability remediation.

Migration & Modernization

• Support OCI/OCVS migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to VMware optimization and on‑premises consolidation.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Data Center Services, Networking, Windows Admins, Security/SOC, PMO, DBAs, and application owners.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Occasionally work onsite in datacenters and lift equipment (25–40 lbs).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of Linux administration experience.
• Hands‑on experience with:
• VMware
• OCI/OCVS
• Container platforms
• Automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong knowledge of Linux, IAM, and documentation practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain operational discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to large-scale modernization or migration efforts.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud performance, resilience, and cost optimization challenges.
• Understanding of financial impacts related to platform reliability, uptime, licensing efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe's Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ's, or Costco? These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.
The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let's get together to drive the new economy.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

• Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401(k) plan (with company match)
• Company provided life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO:
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email [email protected] to request an accommodation
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore, we're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach, Foster Belonging, Unleash Opportunity, Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). We're passionate about our customers the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.