13-01-2021
01-01-2026
Private Sector
Full Time
Other
IT - Software & Web Development
Job Description
The Role
Key Responsibilities Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all env
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
• Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
• Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
• Fault finding, analysis and of logging information for reporting of performance exceptions
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
• Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, nginx, etc.
• Strong grasp on configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef {depending on project requirements}
• Familiarity with load balancing, firewalls, etc.
• Proficient with network tools such as iptables, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etc. {depending on specific project needs}
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as Xen {depending on project requirements}
• Ability to build and monitor services on production servers
Requirements
• Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator for 4 + years
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
• IN depth knowledge of Linux: Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
• Hands on experience with MySQL and/or MariaDB
• Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
• Expert in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
• Mandatory Skills: Windows domain administration, Unix Administration, Active directory management, Email Management and Network Management, Exposure to cloud.
• Certifications: MCSC, CCNA, Linux administration
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