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Job Description: The Senior System Administrator role is part of the global IT operations team, responsible for the implementation and administration of Linux technologies within the data center. This person will be part of a team that is comprised of systems administrators for a 24x7 E-commerce environment.
The Senior System Administrator role is part of the Global Infrastructure Operations group that has responsibility for the following technologies:
Linux systems, web technologies, batch processing, security operations, backups, application deployments, server engineering, and server administration.
Responsibility:
Deploy new server environments running Linux platforms following ECS standards and practices. Implement applications and services as needed to support the business.
Administer Infrastructure related tools such as Apache, Tomcat, Puppet, Zabbix, F5 Load Balancers, Backups, Antivirus, etc.
Manage virtualized environments utilizing platforms such as VMware ESX
Manage security related initiatives (PCI) and implement solutions for all audit findings
Implement disaster recovery strategies for all assigned projects
Perform web sites and application failovers between data centers on a regular basis for testing and validation.
Perform capacity planning and provide recommendations to enhance performance.
Diagnosis and resolves advanced system performance, communication, and throughput problems. Manages vendor personnel when escalation is required.
Engineer, develop, and implement various Enterprise Level Solutions running on Linux RHEL 6.x.
Utilize multiple server hardware platforms (Dell, HP, and Cisco) and create/update OS base images for each platform.
Implement automation as needed to increase operational efficiencies
Complete application deployments to production and pre-production utilizing tools such as Blade Logic and puppet.
Responsible for level 2 on-call escalation (including after hours) and performs troubleshooting for all critical situation events.
Interviews end users to understand current performance issues and future demands to make recommendations for infrastructure enhancements
Perform role of technical lead on projects such as data center build outs or migrations
Person is expected to be a hands on implementer for assigned projects and tasks
Monitor infrastructure incident queue requests and complete tickets within pre-defined SLAs.
Works on problems of diverse scope and will create clearly documented recommendations to achieve resolution.
Mentors and cross trains other system administrators and engineers within data center operations
Complete weekly and monthly status reports to management that outlines what work has been accomplished and what work is planned for the upcoming future.
Create, manage, and execute production change requests related to all infrastructure enhancements
Skills Required:
Strong Understanding of Redhat Linux (6.x)
Strong Knowledge of Apache, tomcat, and jboss
Good knowledge of Veritas Netbackup or alternative backup products
Strong understanding of server imaging and build practices
Strong knowledge of server virtualization platforms
Strong knowledge of a specific area within Infrastructure
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio applications
Good knowledge of load balancing using F5 Big IP
Good knowledge of internetworking technologies
Good knowledge of Dell and HP hardware platforms
Good leadership & analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong inter-personal and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task between multiple projects and operational requests
Self-starter that takes pride in the quality and timeliness of work they perform
Must work well with others as part of larger team Able to work independently on a variety of assigned tasks
Must be available and willing to work extended and/or alternative hours as needed for roll-outs, system upgrades, etc.
Provide On-Call support during off hours
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years being in a hand's on technical engineering or administration position.
Prefer Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field
History of working in an E-commerce and fast paced environment
Skills Preferred but Not Required: Windows Server Technology
Rajesh Pamisetty
Talent Acquisition Specialist
KMM Technologies, Inc.
SBA 8(A), MD/DC MSDC and VA SWaM Certified