Linux System Administrator

Linux System Administrator
One of The Select Group’s clients is looking for a Linux System Administrator to support the team with data center and systems administration responsibilities. This person will be the onsite global touch point for teams with both front and back-end responsibilities. It is an exciting, long-term contract opportunity with a great client! The role requires onsite in Santa Clara, CA 1-2/week.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator
• Must have basic scripting (be able to read and modify)
  • Shell (required)
  • Bash (preferred)
  • Python (preferred)
• Experience with Relational Database: MySQL.
• Experience working in a Data Center:
  • Must have experience with rack and stack, cabling, hardware, etc.
  • Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs.
• Experience with VMware
• Experience working with a ticketing system
• Experience with monitoring the environment (open to any tool).
• Knowledge of basic protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience within an AWS environment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, etc. or comparable experience

DAY TO DAY:

Datacenter-related responsibilities:

• Install and configure new equipment for data centers – rack and stacking, cabling
• Preventative maintenance of data center equipment and devices – Routine check
• Analyze servers and storage systems to identify and initiate repair
• Monitoring systems – Ensure systems uptime
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge/document
• LifeCycle management – software installation/updates, security patches, and hardware maintenance

System administration:

• Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain agreed uptime service
• Ensure that Linux systems are backed up and can be restored within SLA.
• Take an active role in Linux server patch management on a rota basis.
• Fault finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting purposes.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hotfixes on servers.
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks.
• Maintain system documentation and backup procedures.
• Take an active role in Disaster Recovery testing.
• Monitor system performance, provide level 2/3 support and troubleshoot issues to resolution.