LINUX PLATFORM ENGINEER (2PM-11PM)

IPsoft; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401K

Job summary

IPsoft is looking for a dedicated Platform Engineer to support their IPcenter toolset. This role involves installing and configuring Linux hosts, managing virtualization solutions, and developing capacity plans using storage tools.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in Linux/Unix administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience in a NOC environment is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Linux hosts, generally Scientific Linux.
• Architect, deploy, and manage virtualization solutions.
• Develop capacity/datacenter plans using storage/backup tools.
• Work on cloud solutions and troubleshoot platform issues.
• Resolve escalations via ticketing system, emails, and phone calls.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Troubleshooting skills

Networking (TCP/IP)

Apache server configuration

Tomcat server configuration

MySQL query creation and debugging

DNS understanding and configuration

Good communication skills

Tools

NetBackup

NetApp

EMC

Job description

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 globally support a wide range of enterprise customers, service providers and telecommunications companies. IPsoft’s autonomic technologies enable clients to realize lowered costs, reduced human errors and enhanced service levels.

Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has operations in 10 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. IPsoft aims to be a true partner helping businesses achieve better outcomes.

Job Description

With locations all over the world, we’re a fast-paced, growing Services Company with tons of upside. We keep growing... and growing... and growing; hence, the need for someone like you. We’re currently looking to hire a Platform Engineer to support our IPcenter toolset!

In A Typical Day You Will:

• Install and configure Linux hosts (generally, but not limited to, Scientific Linux)
• Architect, deploys and manages virtualization solutions through VMware, Xen, Amazon VC2 and other virtualization technologies
• Develops capacity/datacenter plans using storage/ backup tools such as NetBackup, NetApp and EMC
• Works on Cloud solutions
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot issues in the platform
• Troubleshoot performance issues within the application, web and database tiers
• Resolve escalations received through ticketing system, emails, and/or phone calls in a timely manner

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
• 3+ years of experience working with a NOC environment.
• Very strong Linux/Unix administration & troubleshooting skills
• TCP/IP and basic networking
• Configuring Apache and Tomcat servers
• Create and debug MySQL queries
• Understanding of DNS and how to configure/ troubleshoot it
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

Additional Information

• Competitive Benefits Package
• 401K