Download Linux Systems Admin Job Description
Due to our talented staff and amazing sales people, we have an opportunity for an accomplished Linux Systems Administrator to manage our LAMP Servers. You will be working on top-ranked eCommerce websites with engineers whose work is known industry wide.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair network and hardware issues
- Monitor all systems and provide emergency response to minimize risk, outages, and data loss
- Manage creation of redundant systems and backups
- Be available to check service operation on evenings, and weekends (rare)
- Manage server room, including server installation, cabling, and rack space management
- Manage VOIP phone system for the office
- Convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Positive and responsive attitude to support requests from business
- Create and maintain quality support documentation
Position Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 5+ years experience managing Linux in production environments (Red Hat, CentOS & Debian)
- 5+ years experience managing Apache web servers (Apache1.X & 2.X)
- 5+ years supporting LAMP web applications (MySQL5 / PHP5)
- 5+ years experience supporting MySQL or other similar open-source database systems
- 5+ years experience with version control systems, specifically Subversion
- Strong scripting skills, primarily shell and Perl. PHP a plus.
- Strong familiarity with communication protocols, such as HTTPS, SMTP, DHCP, LDAP, SNMP as well as DNS and IP management
- Strong familiarity with production monitoring services: Nagios and Orca
- Experience working with web load balancers, firewalls, and routers
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly is a must
- College degree in Computer Sciences or related field required
CommonPlaces is an equal opportunity employer with benefits and competitive salary. Corporate offices are located in Hampstead, Southern New Hampshire, only 10 minutes from Rte 93 or Rte 495. Candidates meeting the outlined criterion are invited to submit their resume and credentials to careers@commonplaces.com.
