Linux System Administrator I

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $89,220 (minimum) $112,400 (midpoint) $134,880 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are You Ready To Make Your Mark? Are you an Linux System Administrator looking for their next career opportunity? This position is responsible for the Unix systems (server hardware, storage, operating systems, and utilities) which are used to run critical, enterprise business applications. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and operation to ensure availability, security, performance, and scalability to support the needs of the business. The Unix System Administrator 1 can work with low to moderate supervision.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain and update Unix systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, AIX) by reviewing, testing, and implementing OS releases and vendor patches to ensure stability and security.
• Manage system reliability and data integrity through regular backups, recovery procedures, and troubleshooting of hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate across teams — working with application owners, network engineers, developers, and DBAs — to ensure Unix systems meet business needs for availability, scalability, and performance.
• Configure and manage file systems within enterprise storage environments, ensuring efficient data access and utilization.

Other Essential Functions:

• Provide after-hours support as needed, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations, to ensure continuous system availability and rapid incident response.
• Contribute to IT initiatives by actively participating in both local and global project teams, supporting infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.
• Monitor and maintain 24x7 system availability, leveraging proactive tools and practices to detect issues early and ensure optimal performance across Unix environments.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong technical expertise in Linux or AIX operating systems, with a solid understanding of Unix principles, command-line operations, and file system management.
• Proven troubleshooting skills, capable of diagnosing and resolving issues across server hardware, operating systems, and application software.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, including data storage, backup and recovery best practices, and performance optimization.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a passion for continuous learning and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments—both independently and within collaborative teams.

Education:

• Associate's Degree; 1+ year of additional related experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• Working knowledge of programming languages (e.g., bash, KSH, Perl, Python, Ansible, PowerShell)
• 2+ years of experience as a Unix (Linux or AIX) administrator
• Familiarity with application software (e.g., Apache, Tomcat, Backup software) preferred
• Operational knowledge of Oracle, Postgres and SQL databases preferred
• Administrative knowledge of Oracle databases a plus
• Knowledge of networking principles including routing, subnets, TCP, IP, VLANs, and UDP.

License & Certifications:

• Professional RedHat, Ubuntu or AIX administration certificates a plus

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.