Linux Administrator

Our client voted the best of Philadelphia to work for has an opening for a Linux Administrator

 

Job Purpose:

Maintains computing environment by identifying Linux system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance.  Scripting in perl, shell when necessary.

Duties:

* Establishes Linux system specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing Linux system infrastructure.

* Establishes Linux system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and Linux operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures.

* Maintains Linux system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running Linux system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor.

* Secures Linux system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.

* Prepares users by designing and conducting Linux training programs; providing references and support.

* Upgrades Linux system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.

* Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Linux, Red Hat Linux, Scripting, perl, shell, System Administration, Developing Standards, LAN Knowledge, Proxy Servers, Training, Multi-tasking, On-Call, Networking Knowledge, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Maintenance