[linuxjobs] Senior Systems Administrator, Linux, Web Service, London

[Simon Veingard]

ABOUT YOU
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You will be a hands-on Senior Systems Administrator with a minimum of 5+
years' demonstrable systems administration experience maintaining scalable
web environments with high availability. You are now seeking a challenging
opportunity within a fast-paced early stage business which is looking for
someone to take charge of the scaling and management of its systems
infrastructure.

The role encompasses a broad remit so you will have a range of skills
including extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux along with expertise of systems
security best practice and database set up and tuning. You will be a self
starter able to assume full responsibility for planning and managing all
activities in a structured and methodical manner. And able to rapidly absorb
and implement new technologies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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• Optimization and tuning of web servers (Apache), databases (PostgreSQL /
MySQL) and operating systems (Linux) to anticipate capacity, ensure
consistent response times and minimise downtime

• Implementation and maintenance of load balancing, clustering and fault
tolerance systems at both web server and database level to support growth in
traffic and data

• Managing systems security in an environment where security controls and
practices are an essential part of the day to day activities

• System monitoring and pre-emptive problem detection

• Planning, documenting and delivering of System Administration projects

Solid Knowledge of:
• Database tuning and clustering
• Sys admin shell scripting (e.g. Perl, Bash)
• Network file systems
• Firewalls and OS security
• Backups and recovery plans
• Software upgrade / update management

Finally, a plus if you have knowledge of implementing web cache systems,
horizontal scaling (e.g. database sharding).

ABOUT US
========
Covestor (www.covestor.com) is a portfolio sharing service that lets any
self directed investor set up and benefit as if they were a professional
money manager. We are the first site to enable users to build a verified
track record by sharing their real investment activity; to build a following
and ultimately earn fees like the pros. Covestor is funded by Union Square
Ventures, Spark Capital and Amadeus Capital Partners. Covestor has offices
in Central London and New York.

WHAT TO DO NEXT
===============
Only passionate, energetic and motivated individuals with the relevant
experience should apply. In return we offer an opportunity to work with a
talented team building an ambitious start-up business.

If that's you, don't delay, send us your CV now to our CTO, Juan Alvarez at
sysadminjob2008 at gmail.com! Competitive salary dependent on experience +
stock options.

** DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 5 YRS EXPERIENCE, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO
WORK IN THE UK, OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW IN LONDON **
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