Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

Strong background in Linux/Solaris administration with experience as a Linux Administrator for 3-4 years.
Installation, configuration, and maintain servers running on Linux
RHEL OS based cluster system installation, configuration and maintenance
Experience in a high availability and mission critical environment    
Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7 uptime service
Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software.
Monitors systems performance and ensures compliance with security standards.
Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
Competency in administering the OS for very large database systems (TB+)
Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, My SQL and Mongo database.
Experience with SNMP/Riverbed based Monitoring tools
Set repository and Install packages and update to its stable version without losing any data.
Daily maintenance/administration of multiple cluster Linux systems.
Strong technical problem solving skills and experience in IP networking and static routing.
troubleshoots issues and outages during production hours.
Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers.
providing leadership in transitioning technical operations.
Familiarity with VMware and SAN management and concepts.
Assists with VERITAS Netback up Backups and recovery 
Team player and ability to work independently and effectively under pressure in a high paced and energetic environment 
Independent problem solver and self starter.
Strong documentation abilities necessary to ensure timely problem resolution
Smart decision making and organizational skills
Ability to set priorities and drive for results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills