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Linux Engineer

Description

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We are looking for a skilled Linux Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the infrastructure; also, to collaborate with other team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes. You will become an integral part of the team, making every problem of the platform a problem of your own, and solving them accordingly. You will be responsible for the specification and documentation of the new system component. You will define and implement standards and guidelines to ensure the integrity and security of the server. You will be involved in the planning and development of the server infrastructure. You will also be responsible for the network, server deployment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

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  • Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
  • Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
  • Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
  • Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
  • Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
  • Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
  • Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
  • Maintain and operate computer systems on Linux platform.

Requirements

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  • Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments.
  • Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks.
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization.
  • Experience with monitoring systems.
  • Solid scripting skills.
  • Solid networking knowledge.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
  • Certification as an IT Technician will be an advantage (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional).
  • Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role in IT.
  • Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.

Potential interview questions

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  • What is your experience with Linux systems administration?
  • Can you describe a time when you successfully resolved a network issue?
  • What strategies do you use for troubleshooting system issues?
  • Can you discuss your experience with virtualization and containerization?
  • How do you ensure the security of the system?