Linux Administrator
Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator for 4 + years
Bachelor's 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 a MariaDB
Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
Expert in Shell, Perl, a Python scripting
Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, , SMTP and SNMP
Mandatory Skills: Windows domain administration, Unix Administration, Active directory management, Email Management and Network Management, Exposure to cloud.
Certifications: Redhat Linux
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
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