Linux Software Expert

Dautom; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Sharjah is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to install and maintain Linux servers. You will develop disaster recovery strategies, monitor server health, and create automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, has at least 2 years of experience with Linux systems, and strong scripting skills in Python or Ruby. This position offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl or related language.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment.
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor the health of the Linux servers through automated and manual processes.

Skills

Linux

Python

Bash

Perl

Ruby

Cloud Computing

Disaster Recovery

Test Automation

Monitoring

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Puppet

Chef

MySQL

Apache

Nginx

MS SQL

Oracle

Drupal

WordPress

Job description

Overview

Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment. Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies. Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes. Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as Bash and PowerShell. Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades. Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments. Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of the available infrastructure. Maintain software repositories and apply software updates. Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
• Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as Bash and PowerShell
• Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades
• Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments
• Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure
• Maintain software repositories and apply software updates
• Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer sciences, engineering, or its equivalent
• 2+ years experience working with Linux operating systems
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language
• Knowledge of automation technologies
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
• Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc.
• Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2
• Experience with cloud computing
• Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal
• Masters degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

Required Skills

• Drupal
• Perl
• Powershell
• Test Automation
• Nginx
• Disaster Recovery
• Ruby
• Bash
• Cloud Computing
• Apache
• Analytical Skills
• Operating Systems
• WordPress
• Servers
• Automation
• Infrastructure
• Databases
• Information Technology
• Oracle
• Computer Science
• Linux
• Python
• MySQL
• Documentation
• Software
• SQL
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Design
• Communication
• Science
• Management

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing
• Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal