Linux System Admin

Job 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.

Requirements:

• Systems Administration/ System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft
• Minimum of 2 years of system administration (Linux Administrator) experience.
• IN depth knowledge of Linux: 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
• Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage. 

 Behavioral Competencies:

• High attention to detail regarding accounting skills
• Ability to work under indirect supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions.