Urgent Requirement: Jr. Linux System Admin (XP-02)

Linux Systems Administrator skilled on:

Windows Server systems
Experience lately in a high load web infrastructure system on Linux systems.
Strong experience with one of the following web servers Apache, NGINX or lighttpd.
Deep understanding for debugging and resolving issues on operating system level.
QMAIL, Exim, Apache, LDAP, tinydns, bind, vsftpd, ssh, ip-tables
Protocols: FTP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSH, NFS
Scripting in one of the following languages perl, bash, python, ruby or php mandatory.
Amazon EC2 server maintenance
Windows Exchange server 2003 and 2008
Linux monitoring tools Nagios, Cacti, Zenoss
Linux Monitoring commands

Job Description

Install, monitor and support advanced functions of Windows and Linux operating systems and related applications.
Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution.
Diagnoses and repair system problems working closely with Vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware.
Define, monitor, optimize and trouble shoot system performance.
Must work well within a team and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Be heavily involved in working with project teams, may lead project initiatives.
Maintain and monitor compliance to security policies.
Must be able to operate independently in the absence of strict guidance to correct issues and improve the environment.
Must possess strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills in enterprise level environments, being able to logically step through issues and troubleshoot problems by thinking outside of the box and being creative with solutions.
Must be willing to work in an on call team.

Skill Requirements:

Candidate must possess a Linux certification for at least one distribution (RedHat, CentOS, Debian, SuSE, Fedora or Ubuntu) along with CCNA.
2-4+ years as a Linux Systems Administrator working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Knowledge of Windows Server systems would be an advantage.
Good personality skills for dealing with vendors.
You must be willing to train and also be trained.
Experience lately in a high load web infrastructure system on Linux systems.
Strong experience with one of the following web servers Apache, NGINX or lighttpd.
Deep understanding for debugging and resolving issues on operating system level.
QMAIL, Exim, Apache, LDAP, tinydns, bind, vsftpd, ssh, ip-tables
Protocols: FTP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSH, NFS
Scripting in one of the following languages perl, bash, python, ruby or php mandatory.
Amazon EC2 server maintenance
Windows Exchange server 2003 and 2008
Linux monitoring tools Nagios, Cacti, Zenoss
Linux Monitoring commands
A solid understanding of TCP/IP network concepts and network trouble-shooting.
Must have experience in VMware, HP C Class Blades, SAN experience and associated troubleshooting.
Hands on familiarity with replacing server hardware components.
Experience in maintaining systems in enterprise class data centre environments.

Jr. Linux System Admin (XP-02)