Linux Systems Administrator – Blackburn

Linux Systems Administrator - Blackburn - £40k

I am currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator for my client in the Blackburn / Burnley area.

The successful candidates role will be predominately project work focused around the ongoing expansion and improvement of my clients systems. You will be a subject matter expert on Linux within the business and will be required to provide input into new initiatives and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities will include:
• Virtualisation of the existing environment
• Design and build of new server estates
• Performance tuning
• New server build and implementation
• Security
• Evaluating new technologies and making recommendations

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the administration and development of Linux systems in a medium to large scale environment (ideally 100-500 Servers).

Skills required include:
• Linux systems administration
• MySQL clustering
• Virtualisation
• Disaster recovery and redundancy
• Scripting (Bash, Perl or PHP)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high technology organisation at a time of growth. If you think you have the relevant skills and would like to find out more about this role please apply with a word copy of your CV, all suitable applicants will be contacted asap to discuss the role in more detail.

Linux, MySQL, Virtualisation, Clustering

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