Linux Systems Administrator

Overview

My Dublin based client is recruiting for a Systems Administrator with a strong Linux background. This role is on a permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Systems Administrator for a MySQL stack for large-scale, public-facing web services
• Support, maintain and deploy infrastructure and documentation
• Maintaining and upgrading existing services while also developing new services
• Lead efforts for continuous improvement to maximize reliability, availability, scalability, and performance of systems and software
• Monitor applications for security vulnerabilities and implement fixes
• Providing day-to-day support for large-scale websites and services
• Participate in on-call support rotation
• Establishing, maintaining and managing relationships with third-party vendors

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or 3rd-Line Support Engineer
• In-depth knowledge of Linux OR Python,  HTTP caching, and MySQL(MariaDB)
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, fluid environment while ensuring the uptime and availability of services
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies and support a broad range of systems
• Ability to configure, upgrade, install and troubleshoot server hardware and software

Knowledge of following technologies an advantage

• Linux/Unix Support Experience, CentOS, Red-Hat
• SOLR
• SaltStack
• Buildout
• Application and systems security
• Varnish caching infrastructure