Linux Unix Systems Administrator

IPsoft Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPsoft Inc. in Amsterdam is looking for a Linux Engineer who excels in troubleshooting critical issues and improving client metrics. This role demands strong Linux administration skills and a passion for automation.

The ideal candidate will maintain documentation, manage virtual hosts using VMware, and have excellent customer service skills. Join IPsoft to grow your career in a global environment!

Qualifications

• Strong Linux/Unix/Solaris administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to write scripts in Perl, bash, sh, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot critical issues under pressure.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs for clients.
• Create, deploy, and manage virtual hosts.

Skills

Linux/Unix/Solaris administration

Troubleshooting skills

Networking troubleshooting

Shell scripting

Customer service skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Job description

About IPsoft: IPsoft is a global autonomic services provider, delivering Managed Services, Platform-as-a-Service, Automation-as-a-Service, and Autonomic Cloud Orchestration. The company’s mission is to power the world with expert systems.

IPsoft leverages advanced autonomics that remediate, on average, more than 56 percent of IT Operations tasks including event management, incident management, change management, request fulfillment and standard operating procedures. We support a wide range of enterprise customers, service providers, and telecommunications companies worldwide, enabling clients to realize lower costs, reduced human errors, and enhanced service levels.

At IPsoft, the days fly by, as Linux Engineers troubleshoot critical issues, examine client metrics, maintain documentation, and identify opportunities for automation. Linux Engineers combine solid administration and troubleshooting skills with outstanding customer service skills and are adept multi-taskers who juggle assignments and own their projects.

Job Description

• Display your technical prowess and patience to troubleshoot critical issues under pressure.
• Spot opportunities for automation.
• Hone multitasking skills between tickets and client projects.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs for your clients.
• Examine your clients' metrics to improve SLAs, QoS, and MTTRs.
• Encounter multiple fires that need putting out.
• Create, deploy, and manage virtual hosts using VMware.
• Troubleshoot performance issues within the application, web, and database tiers.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Very strong Linux/Unix/Solaris administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Job control, soft and hard links, distinctions between the kernel and the shell, and shell scripting.
• Strong networking troubleshooting ability.
• Solid ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Perl, bash, sh, etc.).
• Knowledge of web servers, security, DNS, and filesystems.
• A love for facing the unknown on a daily basis.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, along with outstanding customer service skills.
• Must work well on a team and have a desire to learn new ideas and technologies.
• Ability to multi-task on several projects at the same time.
• Ability to own projects and proactively drive them to completion within timelines.
• Yearning to grow your skills, knowledge, and career.