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• Company

  Interactive Data

• Location

  USA-MA-Framingham

• Compensation

  TBD

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  20 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  544008

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• High level Linux systems administrator with at least 2 years Linux (Red Hat preferred) experience in a commercial IT environment. Expertise required includes system installation, configuration and administration, system monitoring and implementing new technology solution designs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and troubleshoot new & existing systems to support


• Implement key automation tools for streamlining workflow and systems management


• Provide first line support for end-user requests and response to automated alerts.


• Assist users with problem resolution and answer system usage questions


• Configure and build new Linux images for production and development use.


• Perform daily system health and capacity checks to comply with IT practices.


• Maintain documentation of systems configurations and procedures.


• Work collaboratively with other systems administration and network staff.


• Work collaboratively with development, QA and other administrators to develop and implement improved deployment practices.


• Monitor the availability of patches and updates, evaluate the importance to our environment and schedule installations accordingly..


• Work with users to schedule application of patches, software updates and hardware upgrades.


• Work with the Business Continuity Team to refine and test disaster recovery systems and procedures.


• Work with hardware and software vendors to resolve hardware outages and software defects.


• Keep current with latest Linux hardware and software technology, and evaluate technologies as needed.


• Future 7x24 on-call rotation for support of production systems required.

Qualifications:

The key criteria is continuous experience as a Linux systems administrator preferably in a large scale Linux mission-critical environment where best IT practices are followed.

• Experience administering open-source components including Tomcat /Apache, MySQL, CVS, GCC, gnu, java, SSH, perl modules


• Red Hat / RPM experience


• NAS/SAN experience a plus.


• Remote (network) installation, system monitoring experience.


• Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python) experience a plus


• Solaris experience a plus.


• Ability to develop, maintain and follow established procedures


• Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server a plus.


• Experience with Veritas products a plus


• Experience and knowledge of DNS and TCP/IP fundamentals required.


• Knowledge of Directory services software a plus.


• Proven Ability in the identification and resolution complicated systems problems


• Experience researching and recommending technology solutions


• BA or BS and Certifications in Redhat preferred.

Interactive Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Keywords: Linux, open source, redhat