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Hi all,<br>
I'm currently working my notice for the above role, don't let that
put you off though It's an excellent job, within and excellent team
for an exciting company. I'm moving on purely for something a little
closer to home. I've worked here for 4 years and it really has been
a fantastic experience.<br>
<br>
Company: Echostar <a href="http://echostareurope.com/">http://www.echostareurope.com/</a>
<a href="http://www.echostar.com/">http://www.echostar.com/</a>
(intl)<br>
Location: Near Keighley, West Yorkshire<br>
<br>
The role: Senior Linux Administrator<br>
Duties and Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
Responsible for provision, configuration and support of the
company’s Linux infrastructure – Desktop and Server.<br>
Management of source control systems and associated work flow tools.<br>
Supporting a large user base of software developers and test
engineers<br>
Listening to customer’s needs and providing solutions and systems
based on these requirements.<br>
Evaluation of new technologies to enhance work flow.<br>
<br>
Person Specification:<br>
<br>
The Senior Linux Administrator must have a dynamic approach and a
strong positive attitude towards working in a fast paced
environment, they must be a strong team player with the ability to
communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with other team
members and customers.<br>
<br>
The Senior Linux Administrator must be able to demonstrate technical
competence and ability and take responsibility for their allocated
tasks. They must be proactive, innovative and adaptable in a
technology focussed environment, ensuring their skills and knowledge
are constantly up to date and relevant.<br>
<br>
Skills and Experience required:<br>
Essentials:<br>
Degree or relevant qualifications (RHCE/RHCSA, LPI)<br>
Experience of Linux Administration in an enterprise environment (Red
Hat/CentOS preferable)<br>
Scripting knowledge (Bash, Perl, PHP)<br>
Knowledge of Linux services (Bind, LDAP, DHCP, Apache, MySQL,
Tomcat, IPtables)<br>
Source control systems (GIT, Clearcase, CVS)<br>
Development workflow & management tools (Jira, Jenkins/Hudson,
Gerrit, Mantis, Bugzilla)<br>
Good knowledge of networking.<br>
Good documentation and communication skills.<br>
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.<br>
<br>
Desirables:<br>
Linux deployment methodology (Kickstart)<br>
Knowledge of Windows desktop and server infrastructure and
associated applications/services.<br>
VMWare vSphere exposure<br>
Enterprise storage<br>
Configuration management tools<br>
Programming knowledge or experience<br>
Exposure to other *nix operating systems<br>
<br>
No idea of what salary will be offered but it I'd imagine it will be
competitive.<br>
<br>
To apply for this position please email <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:elizabeth.snell@echostar.com">elizabeth.snell@echostar.com</a>
with your CV and covering letter.<br>
<br>
Or feel free to drop me an email and I'll answer any questions I
can..<br>
<br>
<br>
Thanks<br>
<br>
Jon<br>
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