Senior System Admin-Linux
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Mokattam, CairoPosted 6 years ago34Applicants for2 open positions
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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.