Unix System Administrator

We are looking for

• Build Linux systems and implement them in a production environment.
• Must know the various aspects of the build process.
• Operating System installation and configuration.
• Networking – kickstart, bootparams, interface and routing table configuration.
• Storage technology – Internal disks/SAN and NAS – LVM etc. etc.
• EC2, Virtual and Physical machines.
• YUM server configuration and RPM management.
• AWS Patterns/Certification are a plus.
• EC2/EBS/S3/AMI.
• User and Application Support.
• Create and manage user accounts.
• Account creation.
• Environments.
• Home directories.
• Shells.
• Automounter.
• UNIX Security.
• PatchingSecurity Updates.
• SUDO – Managing SUDO files.
• Managing users and groups in a secure manner.
• File Systems.
• Permissions – How to organize and configure UNIX permissions and groups in a secure way against a given directory structure.
• Kernel and OS hardening and security paradigms.
• Understanding of how internet / TCP/IP protocols work.
• Various other aspects of systems administration.
• Expertise with UNIX –Backup Technologies.
• DNS.
• NTP.
• Networking (TCP/IP).
• Ability to use Linux commands to confirm and validate system resources.
• Production Support.
• Dealing with incidents.
• Capacity Planning.
• Performance monitoring.
• Troubleshooting system/network related issues.

• Proactive candidate with a sense of urgency.
• Being reliable in a production support environment.
• Ability to understand priorities and manage their time accordingly.
• At least 5 years of experience working with UNIX platforms.
• Client focused.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Team Player- Builds relationships and utilizes those relationships to drive successful outcomes for the organization