Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• High level Linux systems administrator with at least 2 years Linux (Red Hat preferred) experience in a commercial IT environment. Expertise required includes system installation, configuration and administration, system monitoring and implementing new technology solution designs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and troubleshoot new & existing systems to support
• Implement key automation tools for streamlining workflow and systems management
• Provide first line support for end-user requests and response to automated alerts.
• Assist users with problem resolution and answer system usage questions
• Configure and build new Linux images for production and development use.
• Perform daily system health and capacity checks to comply with IT practices.
• Maintain documentation of systems configurations and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other systems administration and network staff.
• Work collaboratively with development, QA and other administrators to develop and implement improved deployment practices.
• Monitor the availability of patches and updates, evaluate the importance to our environment and schedule installations accordingly..
• Work with users to schedule application of patches, software updates and hardware upgrades.
• Work with the Business Continuity Team to refine and test disaster recovery systems and procedures.
• Work with hardware and software vendors to resolve hardware outages and software defects.
• Keep current with latest Linux hardware and software technology, and evaluate technologies as needed.
• Future 7x24 on-call rotation for support of production systems required.

Qualifications:

The key criteria is continuous experience as a Linux systems administrator preferably in a large scale Linux mission-critical environment where best IT practices are followed.

• Experience administering open-source components including Tomcat /Apache, MySQL, CVS, GCC, gnu, java, SSH, perl modules
• Red Hat / RPM experience
• NAS/SAN experience a plus.
• Remote (network) installation, system monitoring experience.
• Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python) experience a plus
• Solaris experience a plus.
• Ability to develop, maintain and follow established procedures
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server a plus.
• Experience with Veritas products a plus
• Experience and knowledge of DNS and TCP/IP fundamentals required.
• Knowledge of Directory services software a plus.
• Proven Ability in the identification and resolution complicated systems problems
• Experience researching and recommending technology solutions
• BA or BS and Certifications in Redhat preferred.

Interactive Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Keywords: Linux, open source, redhat