Linux Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer

$110-$225K

Looking for a senior level Linux system administrator, engineer, architect, and system automation developer to enhance a global Linux server team. To qualify, the candidate must be able to interact with senior level peers in the Network, Storage, Windows, and Technical Architecture groups. The ideal candidate will have a solid Linux system administration background and be able to use development skills in Perl and Shell to expand an already mature Linux environment.

Qualifications:
-Extensive experience with Linux, preferably Red Hat.
-Knowledge of Linux software development tools, like compilers, debuggers, memory profilers and how they are used in a RHEL environment.
-Detailed understanding of IP and Ethernet networking concepts and how they are implemented and operate in a Linux environment.
-Experience configuring, supporting and troubleshooting network-related issues in a Linux environment.
-Ability to configure and maintain NFS, SMTP, LDAP and autofs subsystems.
-Skilled with Linux performance measuring and tuning tools like top, ntop, sa, psacct and oprofile, as well as commercial systems.
-Experience working with Network and Storage teams.
-Experience in automating all aspects of Linux system administration including mass server buildouts; server surveys, inventory, and asset management; patch management.
-Senior level Perl programming experience including object-oriented concepts.
-Linux troubleshooting experience.
-Solid experience with Veritas products: VCS, VxVM, VxFS, helpful.
-VmWare; Understanding of VmWare Concepts (Virtual Center, ESX Host, Virtual Machines) and the ability to access Virtual Machines through Virtual Center.
-HP Blade Systems - Understanding of HP Onboard Administrator, HP C3000, HP C7000 Hardware, BL460 Blades, BL685 Blades, etc.
-HP DL series server experience helpful.
-Basic Windows administration knowledge helpful.
-Basic understanding of SAN and NAS storage.
-CFengine and/or Puppet experience helpful.
-Minimum 5 years working in a competitive, performance driven industry.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Experience working in fast paced, aggressive companies.
-Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
-Ability to work with people in various organizations.
-Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule and an on-call environment.

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