[linuxjobs] Senior Systems Administrator (Linux) - Ticketmaster / Live Nation Entertainment - London

[Garry Clarke]

Ticketmaster are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator (Linux) in
London.

Ticketmaster supports the ticket inventory platforms and websites across
the Live Nation International group. The Systems group is responsible
for the day-to-day operations of these complex platforms. As a Senior
System Administrator you will also have the opportunity to take a lead
role on technical projects. You will initiate, create and drive new
projects which are beneficial to our infrastructure; involving
evaluation and input into the decision making process for new
technologies. This is a key opportunity to contribute to shaping the
global technology landscape at Live Nation Entertainment.

The support, maintenance and evolution you provide for our large-scale
deployment of high-availability, high-volume, transactional environments
is critical to our day-to-day business. Our systems are sophisticated
and challenging. You will be working with a wide range of highly skilled
global Architecture, Engineering, Network, Database and Operational
teams on producing rock solid implementations to drive change and
improvements.

Responsibilities

*	Configure, install, maintain, tune and document primarily
Linux-based environments
*	Monitor and maintain server security to PCI standards
*	Support various teams through resolution of support tickets
*	Co-ordinate and deliver technology projects
*	Assist in evaluating and recommending technology and 3rd party
solutions
*	Identify, create and implement enterprise level monitoring and
deployment solutions
*	Escalation to technology managers of any failings or shortfalls
by any service providers
*	Provide support during peak traffic periods as required by the
business
*	Ensure that the various environments have been sufficiently
scaled and tested in advance
*	Work with Development and Support teams in implementing new
features
*	Required to carry a Blackberry and provide on-call after hours
support as needed.

Requirements

Skills / Knowledge / Experience 

*	6+ Linux administration in a demanding environment
*	In-depth knowledge of OSI model, including packet structure
*	Excellent skills in at least one of the following languages:
Ruby, Python, Java, Perl or PHP
*	Strong understanding of JMS or other Message Orientated
Middleware
*	Experience of high volume and HA infrastructure using any of the
following or similar technologies:

- Citrix, F5 load balancers
- Apache with PHP/Perl
- JBOSS/Tomcat

*	Strong Technical writing skills for documenting environments and
procedures
*	Experience of virtualisation technologies
(Xen/KVM/VMware/HyperV)
*	Working knowledge of RPM, including spec writing

Location: Leicester Square, London

Salary: Competitive + benefits. 

Apply: Online -
https://livenationuk.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/315/Senior-Systems-Admini
strator-LinuxLeicester-Square-office 

 



Garry Clarke | Recruitment Manager, International
Tel: +44 (0) 161 385 3640   Mob:+44 (0) 794 387 5539
E-Mail: garry.clarke at livenation.co.uk
Address: 40 Lever Street | Manchester | M1 1BB | United Kingdom
www.livenation.co.uk

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