Systems (Backup) Administrator
Description
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. We aim to build on our foundation of success and help value-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.
Summary:
Martin Marietta is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator that will manage enterprise backup software and Linux administration. The candidate will support the implementation, monitoring, and maintaining of our enterprise backup and Linux environments, as well as ensure disaster recovery preparedness.
Responsibilities:
o Configure and manage enterprise backup software to safeguard critical data
o Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and ensure successful data recovery systems
o Work with teams to ensure data retention policies and compliance requirements are met
o Provide proof of backup integrity for routine audit checks
o Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and servers
o Monitor system performance and ensure reliability, availability, and proactive notification
o Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security
o Apply software patches, updates, and system upgrades
o Proactively monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify issues
o Respond to and resolve technical issues related to Linux systems and backups
o Assist in maintaining documentation for systems and processes
o Work closely with senior administrators and other IT team members
o Participate in team meetings and contribute to projects
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in a Systems (Backup) Administrator role
- Good foundational knowledge of Linux operating systems, ability to work at the command line in Red Hat or Oracle Enterprise Linux
- Familiarity with enterprise backup software (e.g., NetBackup, Veeam, CommVault)
- Basic understanding of networking concepts, shell scripting, and system monitoring tools
- Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
- Good communication and organizational skills
Preferences:
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, bash shell scripting)
- Understanding of storage solutions and file systems
- Certification(s) such as CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, or RHCSA
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Pension
- 401(k) with Company matching
- PTO
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability options
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.