System Administrator

We are in the process of creating a new data centre and with this project will require a System Administrator to join our team. If you have experience in setting up and implementing standards for setting up a data centre then this is the role for you. We are looking for a talented Senior Linux System Administrator who is interested in working with a fast, growing group of smart and dedicated people, helping make us the #1 provider of online accommodation.



You will have senior level UNIX and database administration experience. In particular, an in-depth knowledge of Linux, networking and Apache/PHP/MySQL is essential. You will be responsible for maintaining our current systems, upgrading and building new systems and planning long-term system architecture.



The ideal candidate will have experience building and maintaining high-availability enterprise-level platforms, including clustered web and database solutions, cross-server session management and multiple levels of redundancy.



What you’ll be doing:

· Maintain and manage operational Linux environment with several servers

· Work with developer to architect and enhance applications

· Monitor system performance and plan for future capacity and scaling

· Carry a pager and participate in an on-call rotation



Requirements
5+ years of UNIX/Linux/Apache systems administration in a several server environment supporting highly available, customer-facing services
Experience scaling web applications in a highly available environment
In depth understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, including basic network engineering and routing knowledge
Excellent communication and project execution skills
Database set-up/admin experience essential, preferably MySQL, Oracle a plus.
Assists with the set up of a physical data centre infrastructure setup and maintenance such as copper/fibre cabling, rack setup, etc.
Experience implementing high-availability clustered web server solutions essential.
Good written and verbal communication skills essential.
Good knowledge of system security issues/solutions essential.
Ability to handle off-hours requests as necessary.
Experience implementing clustered database solutions essential.
Experience with multiple-server session management essential.
Knowledge of DNS admin essential.
SendMail set-up/admin essential.


Additional Requirements

C/C++ programming experience a plus.
Web application development (PHP) experience a plus.
HTML/XML/JavaScript web-dev experience a plus.