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Job title

Senior Linux Administrator

Company Robert Half Technology
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Florida, Deerfield Beach
Employment type Temporary
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 10/9/2008
Description
Job DescriptionOur client in the Deerfield Beach area is looking for a senior Linux Administrator / Engineer. Capable of providing LAN administration support. Responsible for performing Senior Systems Engineering and Administration across Linux, Windows and database platforms; Virtualization experience; applying full life cycle management of systems; designing, implementing, and documenting cost effective solutions to a multi-platform environment.Required Experience3 to 5+ years of increasing experience in Linux Administration and/or network systems integration and systems applications. Must be well versed in all aspects of LAN/WAN/MAN standards and architectures. Formal Linux certification is a plus Tasks:• Administer the daily operations of the Linux servers used for both Internet and Extranet applications and support mechanisms including, but not limited to: Apache, QMail, Oracle, MySQL, and Asterisk • Design and code applications to assist in system maintenance and process automation using languages including, but not limited to: Python, Perl, PHP. • Administer and troubleshoot firewalls, DNS servers and load balancers. • Administer Asterisk open source telephony platform. • Project manage outsourced help desk staff.• Troubleshoot Linux systems efficiently and effectively. • Provide continuous follow-up through completion of trouble calls or projects. • Create and document standard configurations and BCPs to ensure all systems are compliant with both corporate security standards and external audit guidelines. • Configure and upgrade system hardware, including: memory, disk, network interfaces and processors. • Proactively monitor systems and tune as necessary while providing guidance on upgrade requirements. • Perform general Linux administration and user support functions as well as complex administration tasks such as security audits, software patching/upgrades, performance tuning and quality assurance. • Manage outsourced vendor relationships with the administration of systems and network devices. • Evaluate new server and security hardware, software products, and LAN/WAN technologies and report on their applicability in terms of the needs of the Company. • Assist in architecting new network topologies to address the changing needs of the company.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.df-tc

Experience/Skills
Linux Apache MySQLPHPPerlInformation/Network SecurityUNIXNagiosVeritasCisco

Other desired skills:
Senior Linux Administrator