[linuxjobs] Job Vacancy: Systems Adminstrator for Docklands based Hosting Company

[John Cinnamond]

An enthusiastic and motivated Systems Administrator is required to join a successful hosting and internet services company. This is an opportunity to join a small, focused team maintaining and enhancing our core business systems and the environment in which they run.

This varied role primarily requires strong Linux and *BSD skills along with some Windows, networking, security and programming ability. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills in a number of technology areas, as well as being able to build on your existing strengths and knowledge.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to a small team in a small company, and to have real influence on its future direction and success.

Main responsibilities

        * Deploying and supporting core business systems in both live and test environments.
        * Maintaining the network and datacentre environment in which to host live services.
        * Designing, implementing and maintaining core systems architecture services, such as DNS, email, web servers, backups, etc.
        * Diagnosing technical faults within the live environment and resolving issues or notifying the appropriate department as appropriate.
        * Working with the Customer Support team to investigate customer queries.
        * Providing expert technical advice to the rest of the company, in particular to the Projects team.
        * Implementing general IT solutions as required by the company.

Qualifications

        * Strong Linux/UNIX/BSD/Windows systems administration skills.
        * Good TCP/IP networking knowledge.
        * A good understanding of key internet protocols, in particular DNS, SMTP, HTTP.
        * Ability to understand and write shell and Perl scripts.
        * Experience setting up and maintaining PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar RDBMS.
        * Experience of Apache, Exim, Bind (or similar).
        * Ability to learn how existing systems operate, and to diagnose and fix bugs in them.
        * Be enthusiastic about learning new technologies and building great solutions.
        * Be self motivated, organised and dependable.

Other

        * Experience of configuring CISCO switches (IOS) would be advantageous.
        * Knowledge of domain registration would be advantageous.
        * Understanding of SNMP, Nagios or similar monitoring technologies.
        * Experience of Legato or similar backup system would be advantageous.
        * Familiarity with Ruby would be advantageous.

You must be eligible to work in the UK. This is a permanent role based onsite in Docklands, London.

To apply to this job please go to http://www.advantage-interactive.com/view_job/systems_adminstrator or email londonjobs at advantage-interactive.com

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John Cinnamond
Technical Director
Advantage Interactive Ltd.