[TriLUG] Linux Sys Admin job

David Matusiak dave at matusiak.org
Tue Jul 27 09:40:53 EDT 2010


Hi TriLUGgers,

A friend just sent me a job req for a pretty good sounding linux admin
job.  I've copied the job description below.  I hope that is okay to
spam the list with this oppty.  I believe the job is in Raleigh, but
I'm not 100% sure. Please contact them directly at the email address
below.

Thanks!
Dave M.

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Linux Systems Administrator
An Internet marketing firm is seeking a seasoned Linux Systems
Administrator to join its team of dedicated professionals.  Work in an
exciting and dynamic environment supporting high-volume web sites, and
managing Linux-based servers in a virtual environment.  Must be able
to work as part of a team and communicate with technical and
nontechnical staff alike.
Primary Responsibilities
•       Design, install and manage systems in a clustered VMware environment.
•       Manage VMware ESX hosts using Vcenter and other VMware management tools.
•       Support and administer production application and database servers
to ensure the stability, reliability and security of the systems.
•       Work closely with a team of software engineers to support their
development and test environments, including the source code
management system (SVN).
•       Assist with the planning and design of systems architecture to allow
rapid scaling to meet demand.
•       Develop and maintain documentation related to the design,
installation, and administration of production systems.
•       Monitor, evaluate, and solve potential hardware and software issues.
•       Manage projects, tasks, and requests in support of customer base.
Qualifications
•       Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 5+ years experience as a Linux
systems administrator or related position.
•       Experience managing an ESX cluster with shared SAN storage.
•       Strong database skills, especially MySQL and Postgres .
•       In depth knowledge of Apache web server configuration and tuning.
•       Experience with network and systems security including server
hardening, intrusion detection/prevention, log management,
vulnerability assessment and remediation.
•       Experience with web-based scripting languages such as PHP and Perl.
•       Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
•       Knowledge of build and release engineering processes a plus.
•       Strong verbal communication skills and a willingness to interact
with members of a variety of business groups.
•       Willingness to work be on call and work after hours as needed.
The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, enjoy technical
challenges, be able to work independently, and have the ability to
maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced
environment.  Experience working in web and e-commerce environments is
highly desirable.
Applying For the Senior Linux Systems Administrator Position:
To be considered for this position, please send your resume and cover
letter to contact at MarketingAdventureMedia.com.



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