About this role
With locations all over the world, we're a fast-paced, growing Services Company with tons of upside. We keep growing... and growing... and growing; hence, the need for someone like you. We're currently looking to hire a full-time Senior Linux Engineer with extensive Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills to join our service technology group who work with the most exciting and cutting edge technologies.
Responsibilities:
Install and configure Linux hosts (generally, but not limited to, Red Hat, Scientific Linux) 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 Install and configure Linux hosts (generally, but not limited to, Scientific Linux & RedHat) Create, deploy, and manage virtual hosts using VMware Deploy, configure, and manage multiple Java applications Deploy, configure, and manage multiple Apache and Tomcat installations Automate common tasks using Perl, Bash, etc. Plan for and troubleshoot resource bottlenecks Troubleshoot performance issues within the application, web and database tiers 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
Very strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills TCP/IP and basic networking vSphere/vCenter installation, configuration administration and troubleshooting Configuring Apache and Tomcat servers Troubleshooting 3-tier (app, web, db) services Experience using code repositories (svn/git) Cassandra experience Configuring and administering MySQL (Percona) databases Create and debug MySQL queries Understanding of DNS and how to configure and troubleshoot it MTA administration and troubleshooting Must have good scripting knowledge (Perl, Bash primarily)