About this role
Install and configure Linux hosts (generally, but not limited to,
Red Hat)
Create, deploy, manage virtual hosts using VMware
Deploy and configure various Java applications
Deploy and configure various Apache and Tomcat installations
Script common tasks using Perl, Bash, etc.
Plan for and troubleshoot resource bottlenecks
Troubleshoot problems with application, web and database
performance
Find creative solutions to ever-changing technical hurdles
Ability to multi-task on several projects at the same time
Ability to own projects, proactively driving them to completion
within timelines
Ability to quickly learn, and adapt new technologies to our
infrastructure
Use knowledge of open source/existing software to adapt
solutions
Design and deploy existing and new enterprise technologies
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve multiple customer
inquiries at once
Assist with escalations from L1 and L2 engineers
Strong desire to learn new technologies, “can-do” attitude
Very strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting
skills
TCP/IP and basic networking
Configuring Apache and Tomcat servers
Troubleshooting 3-tier (app, web, db) services
Experience using code repositories (svn/git)
Cassandra experience
Configuring and administering MySQL databases
Create and debug MySQL queries
Understanding of DNS and how to configure/troubleshoot it
Configuration Management experience using Puppet/Ansible
MTA administration and troubleshooting
Must have good scripting knowledge (Perl, Bash primarily)
A strong programming background is not required, but should be able to do some programming and troubleshooting if needed (Java, Javascript, XML primarily) Knowledge / use of security and password management software (selinux, ossec, sssd, LDAP, Kerberos) a plus PostgreSQL a plus RPM creation VMware/vSphere/vCenter installation, configuration administration and troubleshooting a plus