Linux Systems Administrator
Alexander Black Recruitment is urgently looking for a Linux Senior Systems Administrator to join our high profile client.
Our client is a brand new leader in the global satellite tracking market, they have a world leading product.
I am looking for a Linux Sys Admin who will fill a key role within the team with someone who is driven to build systems that are reliable, scalable and efficient. As well as the daily tasks of monitoring, maintenance and deployments, there is a need to research and deliver solutions that will allow the infrastructure to scale and meet any business demand
The Linux Sys Admin will be responsible for:
- The provision and management of business-critical Linux computing systems including storage, compute and network components across multiple sites
- In-house infrastructure development and operation in Linux
- Continuous security review and infrastructure hardening
- Build and release infrastructure automation
- Maintain the day to day systems operations of the platform
- Expand such platform to increase scalability and eradicate SPoF
- Be part of the on-call out of hours rota to provide business continuity
- Investigate technical problems and provide scalable solutions
Candidates MUST have:
- Sysadmin experience in Linux systems (preferably Debian/Ubuntu)
- Good experience in web server optimisation (apache, lighttpd, nginx, haproxy, varnish)
- Good knowledge in TCP networking
- Good experience in monitoring and trending tools
- Demonstrable knowledge of coding skills in shell script, perl
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL
Desirable skills
- Fluent coding in Python and/or Ruby
- Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases
- Basic knowledge of Hadoop and/or MongoDB
This role suits a candidate in the not in the banking sector looking for a move. You must be hands on and have excellent experience of networking in a demanding environment. You will also be a techie motivated by technology. In return you will be rewarded seriously financially.
The environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with an open dress code. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.
My client is based in London
If this sounds of interest then please send your most recent cv to banking@alexanderblackrecruitment.co.uk or call James Holland on 0207 590 3681
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