Linux Systems Administrator

Company: CYNET SYSTEMS
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:


Responsibilities:

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• Support to software engineering during the development of a new OSS system by provisioning and managing the virtual environments (VM) and installing and configuring the Linux based Red Hat Operating System.
  
• The Sys Admin will also monitor and maintain the system hardware performance.
  
• The position ensures that system hardware, software, and related procedures adhere to the systems design and architecture.
  
• This individual will manage system access user accounts and develop the procedures for system configuration to support production builds.
  
• This individual will also assist program teams with technical analysis, and support the testing and roll-out of new patches.
  
• Participation in programs focus on smoothing the transition from system development to operational readiness within the programs life-cycle.
  
• Performs software installations and upgrades to RedHat and Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements.
  
• Manages and directs proactive and reactive systems administration activities to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of networked and stand-alone systems.
  
• Administers assigned Enterprise systems such as enterprise data storage administration (EMC/NetApp), enterprise server virtualization (VMWare) to ensure systems are functioning properly.
  
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and wide area network related problems associated with the assigned Enterprise system(s).
  
• Coordinates with server and operating system vendors to resolve issues, arrange service, and obtain support. Develops schedules for the installation and monitoring of local network and stand-alone information resources.
  
• Installs and provides support for internal development software and applications
  
• Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum level of performance. Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
  
• Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
  
• Conducts routine hardware and software audits of servers for compliance with established standards, policies, procedures and configuration guidelines.
  
• Knowledgeable networking associated with a LAN based server and workstations.
  
  Education Requirements:
  
  
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  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security or related field, and minimum 6 years related experience; or a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security or related field, and minimum 4 years related experience.
    
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in the network systems administration field performing the specification, selection, evaluation, testing, deployment and operation of Linux, CentOS and Windows Operating Systems (OS) and servers.
    
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
    
    Must- Haves Skills:
    
    
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    • BS/BA (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field; or equivalent work experience.
      
    • Minimum of 5 years of systems administration experience (preferably in RedHat).
      
    • 5 to 7 years of experience in the network systems administration field performing the specification, selection, evaluation, testing, deployment and operation of Linux, CentOS and Windows Operating Systems (OS) and servers.
      
    • Understanding and/or experience with the following: RedHat Linux Basic Network concepts, Linux kickstarts, Server installation.
      
    • Minimum of 4 years of experience with CentOS, including upgrades from 6 to 7, (or RHEL).
      
    • Minimum of 4 years of Linux operating system security configuration.
      
    • Minimum of 4 years of RPM builds for software packages.
      
      Experience with the following:
      
      
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      • Self-motivated individuals.
        
      • Strong written and oral communication skills.
        
      • Strong listening skills.
        
      • Ability to work in a team environment.
        
        Preferred Additional Skills:
        
        
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        • Experience configuring and maintaining CentOS-based systems, including the performance of enterprise level upgrades from version 6 to 7.
          
        • Systems Administration / Systems Engineering certification(s) in RedHat (RHCE, RHCT, RHCSA).
          
        • Ability to perform complex infrastructure design, including planning of interactions of multiple applications (HA, DB, Large Networks), is a plus.
          
        • Experience configuring and maintaining Linux operating systems.
          
        • Experience configuring, deploying and managing cloud-based systems and architectures
          
        • Experience performing RPM builds for software packages.
          
        • Experience performing complex infrastructure design, including planning of interactions of multiple applications (HA, DB, Large Networks).
          
        • Experience with Python scripting
          
        • Familiarity with details of operating system network configuration.
          
        • Knowledge of scripting for automation of tools is preferred.
          
        • Knowledge of lab infrastructure: power requirements, datacenter build-out experience, how to harden a lab.
          
          Experience:
          
          
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          • Client.
            
          • RHEL - SMB, NFS, SELinux.
            
          • Zabbix.
            
          • Mysql.
            
          • VMWare ESXi Experience.
            
          • Veritas.
            
          • Pacemaker HA Clustering.
            
            

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