Linux Systems Administrator

SUMMARY:
My client focusing in IT, seeks the services of a client-centric Linux Systems Administrator to join a team that specialises in the development and maintenance of high-performance Linux based hosting platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of supporting and delighting the companies premium hosting customers.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain reliable, fast, secure, and highly available hosting infrastructure.
• Maintain existing LAMP hosting customer infrastructure.
• Maintain and expand configuration management systems.
• Technical point of contact for premium hosting customers
• Form part of a highly skilled and autonomous team
• Translate customer requirements into robust innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with diverse tech teams and customers.
• Provide after-hours on-call support on a rotational basis.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement within the team
• Exercising expert troubleshooting ability across a wide range of scenarios, technologies, and customer base.
• The self-organising structure of the team allows for equal evaluation of opinions and the opportunity for anyone to contribute.

Requirements.

• 5+ years with a successful track record in Linux server administration
• Proficient at different scripting languages (bash, python)
• Experienced in at least one automation tool (we make use of Puppet)
• Experience as the last point of call for escalations
• Advantageous:
• Linux certifications
• Agile methodology
• Helpdesk or technical support experience
• Is passionate about quality and high standards.
• Understands the false economy of interim solutions.
• Clearly understands the challenges of data loss and has a successful track record of preventing it
• Demonstrates a passion for technology to serve operational and client requirements.
• Demonstrates a passion for optimal systems and simple procedures.
• Has a strong sense of ownership and getting on with the job.
• Is tenacious in troubleshooting problems.
• Understands and contributes to the power of a cohesive team.

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