Linux Systems Administrator

Whitehall Resources Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for a fully remote role on a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage Linux servers, ensuring their security and optimization, while collaborating closely with development teams to enhance deployment processes. Key responsibilities include server configuration, monitoring, as well as addressing external security alerts. Applicants should have strong skills in various Linux environments and a solid understanding of cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Linux administration (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL/CentOS).
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB management and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Rackspace) and monitoring tools (Nagios, Icinga).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux Production and QA environments.
• Manage multiple tasks including server patching and documentation.
• Collaborate with Software Development Team for process improvements.

Skills

Linux server administration

MySQL/MariaDB

Linux server security

Apache web server

Cloud environments

Monitoring tools

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

Agile tools

Communication

Organisation and planning

Job description

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Linux Systems Administrator

Whitehall Resources are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator. This role is fully remote working for an initial; 3-month contract.

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Main Responsibilities:

* Co-ownership of the Linux based Production and QA environments including administration, configuration, maintenance, and patching of all servers using industry best practices.
* Timely completion of multiple, concurrent tasks with careful organisation and planning. This includes both scheduled work (releases, service packs) and ad-hoc work (server patching, change requests, priority fixes, etc).
* Working closely within the Senior Linux Administrator and Software Development team to improve the deployment process, including the automation of software deployment and server build and configuration.
* Drive and action any external security alerts. Assist identifying and mitigating current security threats to comply with our security standards across the server estate.
* Develop and improve operational practices and procedures.
* Produce or update detailed documentation where required.
* Ensure close collaboration with all members of the Software Development Team.
* Covering the Windows Sysadmin and internal IT support responsibilities during holidays and absences.
* Helping schedule infrastructure changes, software deployments, patching etc. out of normal business hours.

Essential Skills:

* Proven experience of Linux server administration (Ubuntu 14, Debian 8, RHEL/CentOS 7).
* Proven experience of MySQL/MariaDB database configuration, management, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
* Experience with Linux server security hardening using industry best practices.
* Configuration, administration and fault diagnosis of Apache web servers.
* Experience working with cloud environments (Rackspace, AWS).
* Experience with monitoring and reporting tools (Nagios, Icinga, NewRelic).
* Experience with at least one scripting language (Bash, Python, Perl).
* Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).
* Excellent communication and team working skills.
* Excellent organisation and planning skills with ability to manage and prioritise own workload.

Desirable Skills:

* Experience of DevOps principles and practices.
* Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMWare, VirtualBox).
* Experience with configuration management / automation (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt).
* Experience with container management and administration (Docker, Vagrant).
* Experience with continuous integration (Jenkins).
* Experience with build automation and deployments.
* Experience working in an Agile team and knowledge of Agile methodologies.
* Knowledge of Zend Framework.
* Knowledge of PHP 7+ and JavaScript.
* Knowledge of version control (GIT, BitBucket).

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.



Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.