Linux System Administrator

Job Description

Managing IT asset, employees technical support. Mail creation/ configuration and backup.

System Administrator responsibilities include:

• Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
• Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure

Job brief

We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

 ·        Install and Configure Linux Systems

·        Experience in troubleshooting the file system related issues.

·        Should have worked on monitoring tools.

·         Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware.

·        Perform System Maintenance

·        Create System Backups

·        Monitor System Performance

·        Provide Technical Support and Guidance

·        Maintain System Security

Technical Skills

·          Windows/Linux Server administration.

·          Windows/Linux command line proficiencies