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First Cash is hiring for Linux Administrator Company Overview: FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is the leading international operator of pawn stores and a premier provider of technology-driven point-of-sale payment solutions, both dedicated to serving cash- and credit-constrained consumers. With over 3,000 pawn stores across 29 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Latin America—including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador—FirstCash offers a diverse selection of pre-owned jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, musical instruments, and more. In addition, our stores provide small, non-recourse pawn loans secured by pledged personal property, offering accessible financial solutions to the communities we serve. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, American First Finance (AFF), FirstCash also delivers lease-to-own and retail finance payment solutions for consumer goods and services. With a nationwide network of over 13,000 retail merchant partners, we help customers access flexible financing options tailored to their needs. With a workforce of approximately 20,000 employees across the U.S. and Latin America, FirstCash is committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusion. As a recognized industry leader, the company is a proud component of both the S&P MidCap 400 Index® and the Russell 2000 Index®, reflecting our strength and stability in the market. Role and Responsibilities: As a Linux System Administrator III, you will be responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission-critical enterprise systems. You will serve as a technical expert in Linux system administration, ensuring high availability and security while supporting development teams. • Perform regular maintenance of Linux systems, specifically RHEL 8 & 9 and Ubuntu • Collaborate with development and QA teams for point-of-sale system support • Install and upgrade servers, configure hardware, peripherals, and services • Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues • Write and modify scripts to resolve performance issues and automate tasks • Maintain and create system documentation • Implement and enforce security best practices on Linux systems • Investigate security events and ensure compliance enforcement • Manage and maintain Red Hat Satellite Server and Ansible • Support the DevOps team with Docker, Podman, Nginx, and Apache • Provide first response for IT security incidents and violations Required Skills and Experience: • 7+ years of experience in Unix/Linux system administration • 2+ years of experience with RHEL in a virtualized environment • Experience with Configuration Management tools • Experience with Red Hat Identity Management (IDM) • Basic understanding of AIX • Knowledge of IBM Power 8, Power 9, and Power 10 hardware • Familiarity with RAID, SAN, and NAS storage technologies • Understanding of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls • Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL databases • Experience with Apache, Nginx, and related web server technologies • Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and scripting skills • Ability to work independently on multiple projects • Willingness to work irregular shifts and provide 24/7 on-call support Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with large-scale, highly available infrastructure architecture • Experience with SolarWinds monitoring tools • Experience in security compliance (SOX, PCI, NIST) • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2 years of related professional experience Compensation and Benefits: Note: The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Should you be offered and accept a position, FirstCash requires all employees to agree to a binding arbitration agreement for certain disputes. Submission of your application confirms your “opt-in” desire to receive additional communications from the FirstCash Talent Acquisition Team. Message and data rates may apply. You may unsubscribe from text messages by replying STOP or from emails by clicking unsubscribe. About FirstCash Holdings, Inc.: Join FirstCash and be part of a company that values integrity, customer service, and growth. FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, FirstCash ensures reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the application process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.

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