Hiring for Linux Administrator (For Canada, Australia)

Job Description

1. Help tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure
2. Design and develop infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools
3. Develop and maintain configuration management solutions
4. Develop test automation frameworks in collaboration with rest of the team
5. Create tools to help teams make the most out of the available infrastructure
6. The Linux system administrators are responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining the Linux servers and workstations. They are responsible for maintaining the network environment as well as the health of the network and servers. They make sure that they provide solutions by complying with the security standards of the company.
7. They support the requests of the users and solve any problems related with the Linux servers and workstations. They are involved in setting up and configuring new systems, installing and maintaining the application software and coordinating the networking connectivity. They remain updated with the current knowledge in Linux system and are responsible for evaluating the hardware and software technologies.
8. Let us now review in detail the key responsibilities that need to be taken care of by a Linux system administrator:
9. To be involved in designing, implementing, securing and maintaining the computer systems for its test, development and production environment
10. To identify and analyze the issues that hamper the performance of the system, and to work in close coordination with the product development team and recommend the solutions for the issues
11. To do all the supporting tasks that are included, but not limited to code deployment, managing source control systems, virtual servers, scripting, etc.
12. To take into account and identify the discrepancies in the system, to assess the risks, and to implement solutions by adhering to the security standards
13. To be involved in writing and modifying scripts for application deployments as well as system monitoring
14. To be involved in developing and overseeing the backup, replication, clustering and fail over strategies
15. The Linux system administrators need to participate in various cross training activities, so as to achieve a comfort level that supports the database. They may also be involved in training the subordinate team members in system administration and software deployment responsibilities. They monitor the important services and servers, troubleshoot the server related issues and make sure that proper backup is provided for the network equipment configurations.

Keyskills :
system administrationdesigntest automationlvmsystem monitoringproduct developmentreporting toolsapplication softwarelinuxhigh availabilitysoftware deploymentautomation frameworksftpinfrastructure designsambarestconfiguration managementvir