Senior System Administrator - Linux
Basata -
Mokattam, CairoPosted 6 years ago55Applicants for1 open position
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Job Description
- Take responsibility for the configuration and management of Linux systems
- Install and maintain hardware
- Install, configure, and maintain operating system and additional software
- Configure and manage system and application monitoring
- Certify system and network security configuration and management
- Identify areas for automation of other process improvement, make best practice recommendations, and plan/lead implementation projects
- Work with database administrators to maintain the performance and availability of the databases
- Ensure the proper completion of system backups
- Assist in establishing and enhancing regulatory and compliance processes (PCI DSS)
- Maintain asset information and other documentation
Job Requirements
- 5+years of experience administering Linux systems in mission-critical, 24/7 production environments
- More than 3 year of experience administering web hosting components and infrastructure, including web servers, application servers, load balancers, mail, DNS servers, and network components
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of MySQL and Oracle databases
- Ability to understand systems from all levels, from the big picture enterprise-level view to the low-level technical view
- Experience working on technical projects, including planning, documentation, and implementation
- Ability to configure and manage clustered Linux systems
- Experience with the automation of system build, maintenance, and operation processes using shell, Python, Perl, or other scripting technology
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, including routing, switching, and common network protocols
- Demonstrated ability to systematically troubleshoot problems in complex systems and network environments
- Understanding of iptables firewalls
- Understanding of SNMP, and familiarity with system/network monitoring tools
- Solid understanding of network and system security principles and techniques
- Working knowledge of firewall and VPN concepts and technologies
- Ability to meet deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among multiple concurrent projects, while also handling interruptions
- Good knowledge of Virtualization and cloud computing technologies