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• COMPANY

Leading technology provider, dedicated to empowering organizations with innovative solutions and a service-first approach. By elevating employee experiences, we enhance well-being and workplace engagement, fostering stronger connections between employees and employers.

• JOB SUMMARY

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES System Administration:
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of 500+ Ubuntu Linux servers and systems
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights
  • Monitor and analyze performance metrics, identify issues, and implement solutions to improve performance and prevent downtime
  • Ensure timely and effective delivery of upgrades and new configurations. • Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support as required
  • Responsible for managing and maintaining HAProxy entries.
  • Responsible managing and maintaining BINDDNS entries.

• Infrastructure Management:
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and highly available Linux-based infrastructure
  • Collaborate with other teams to integrate Linux systems with other IT infrastructure components
  • Plan and execute system upgrades and migrations
  • Evaluate new technologies and products related to infrastructure architecture and make recommendations for adoption or improvement

• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect Linux systems from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access
  • Conduct regular security audits and implement best practices for system hardening
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and industry-specific security standards
  • Collaborate with Security team for critical Incidents and remediation on infrastructure events

• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Provide advanced-level support for Linux-related issues
  • Investigate and resolve complex system and application-related problems
  • Collaborate with support teams to ensure timely incident resolution
  • Provide technical direction for Operation and Client Support teams on server configurations, software deployments, and other administrative tasks related to the staging and maintenance of applications
  • Work with developers and other stakeholders reviewing deployed solutions and provide optimization recommendations for performance, scalability, and reliability

• Automation and Scripting:
  • Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate routine system administration tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors
  • Implement and manage configuration management tools to streamline administrative tasks

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate deployment processes and ensure consistent, repeatable infrastructure provisioning
  • Knowledge of GitHub as a repository for version control.
  • Experience with maintaining IaC templates as base image libraries a plus.

• Backup and Recovery:
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure business continuity in the event of an outage or disaster, as well as participate in annual DR testing
  • Regularly test and validate backup and recovery procedures

• Documentation:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
  • Adhere to Empyrean IT Service Management processes (Incident Management, Change Management, etc.)

• REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Strong knowledge of Linux distributions, preferably CentOS, Ubuntu, and Red Hat
  • Experience with virtual machine creation, configuration, migration and support, upgrades
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms
  • Strong familiarity with industry standard Linux OS hardening techniques, including PAM via Active Directory integration • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Experience supporting MySQL and PostgreSQL installations in Ubuntu/Unix is a plus
  • Ability to troubleshoot operational performance issues related to servers and storage
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Zabbix, and Datadog
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changes in workload demands to support the business
  • Demonstrated ability to stay focused on projects from inception to completion
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workload based on urgency levels and short timeline
  • Ability to communicate system related issues and resolutions properly and effectively
  • Ability to work and collaborate with remote vendors and smart hands to assist in troubleshooting
  • Ability to work well independently and collectively in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to recognize when to escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate channels
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to engage senior engineering team for problem resolution

• KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Relevant certifications such as RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or LPIC (Linux Professional Institute Certification) preferred
  • bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or combination of associate degree and equivalent years of experience (or related area) preferred
  • Minimum 8+ years of previous job experience in server design, build, implementation, and support

• What will the recruitment process look like:
  • Your CV will be verified by Hays Recruiter 
  • Technical conversation with the client
  • Welcome to the project!

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