[linuxjobs] Sysadmin & some DBA

[Darren Beale]

Hello,

I'm posting this on behalf of a client where we've helped them develop a system that now needs a permanent person to come in and manage the infrastructure.

They have left start-up mode, have firm funding in place and a healthy order book. They are now looking to get everything formalised; systems being a key part of this. 

It's pretty cool technology and an excellent opportunity to get 'Smart' on your CV a year or so before DECC officially start the rollout.

I'm not doing the hiring, but I will filter any responses on their behalf. I'm told that agencies ARE welcome but PLEASE DO NOT CALL ME, I'll forward any contact details on to them or even better you can just call them, their site is: http://gurusystems.com

Salary is in the £40k ballpark; there's definite wriggle-room for exceptional candidates.

The following is a copy/paste from the original hacker jobs posting:
http://hackerjobs.co.uk/jobs/2013/6/24/guru-systems-ltd-systems-and-database-administrator

Guru Systems Ltd - Systems and Database Administrator

BACKGROUND:

Guru Systems is a young but rapidly growing company focused on design, manufacture and supply of smart metering and home automation products. Our first product, the Guru Hub, has recently launched on the market and early demand is significantly higher than projected. We are now growing the team to meet this demand.

Guru Systems is part of the Fontenergy group of companies. Fontenergy works in all aspects of low carbon energy, helping private companies and community organisations deliver distributed energy systems that meet financial and sustainability goals. From first concept to on-going management, we provide the expertise, tools, and products required to generate and deliver low carbon energy where people need it.

Guru Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our growing team as Systems and Database Administrator. The role involves setting up and looking after our server-based systems and databases, which are essential for all the services we provide.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

--Systems Administration 

Overall responsibility for maintaining security & reliability on servers including patches and updates

Multi-VPN setup and administration

Disaster recovery strategy and testing

System monitoring & alerts

Systems setup & scaling

Scheduling of backup routines

Penetration testing

General Linux systems administration

Troubleshooting

--Database Administration 

MySQL administration

Writing and running stored procedures

Creating and running reports

Benchmarking queries, indexing and optimising performance

Data warehousing strategy

-- Other 

Development support using PHP and / or Python

Managing the integration of Guru server-based systems with third parties, including liaising with client engineers

Implementing and documenting the public API for integration with third party systems
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: 

3+ years proven experience of running a multi-user, multi-server publically accessible Linux environment

Excellent relational database design & maintenance skills

Strong SQL (queries, stored procedures)

Ability to tune MySQL for handling large datasets and high throughput

Standard network & TCP/IP configuration (routing, iptables, DNS)

Apache / PHP configuration and securing

Bash / Python scripting

Debian
 
DESIRABLE SKILLS: 

Strong PHP or Python web development

Cisco Firewalls

Zigbee mesh networking (set-up, routing)
 
REPORTING TO:

Managing Director


SALARY:

£40,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience


BENEFITS & PERKS:

Contributory Pension Scheme - starting from date of opting in to scheme

START DATE:

ASAP

Salary
£40,000

-- 
Darren Beale - Siftware Ltd
Web Technology Specialists

http://siftware.com
Twitter: @bealers