System Administrator

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of our servers and IT infrastructure. This includes working with a variety of operating systems, managing web servers, overseeing virtualization environments, fine-tuning JBoss and Apache Tomcat applications, preparing infrastructure for Drupal-based websites, applying patches to applications, and ensuring the reliability of our DNS and backup systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Server Management:

  Install, configure, and maintain servers running RHEL, Fedora, and Windows.

• Web Server Administration:

  Manage and optimize Apache Webserver, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Tomcat Administration:

  Configure, maintain, and optimize Apache Tomcat servers for web application hosting.

• JBoss Administration:

  Fine-tune and optimize JBoss application servers for improved performance, stability, and scalability.

• Drupal Infrastructure:

  Prepare and maintain infrastructure readiness for Drupal-based websites, ensuring compatibility, performance, and security.

• Application Patching:

  Apply patches to applications, ensuring they are up-to-date and secure.

• Virtualization:

  Administer Redhat Virtualization environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual machines.

• DNS Administration:

  Manage DNS services, ensuring proper configuration and availability.

• Bug Tracking System:

  Administer and support Bugzilla, ensuring smooth operation for tracking bugs and issues.

• Version Control System:

  Oversee SVN administration, managing repositories and ensuring code integrity.

• Backup Administration:

  Implement and manage backup strategies, ensuring data integrity and recoverability.

• Storage Management:

  Monitor and manage storage systems, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.

• Security:

  Ensure all systems are secure, with proper patching and monitoring in place.

• Troubleshooting:

  Provide expert-level support for diagnosing and resolving system issues.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  Minimum of 2 years of experience in system administration.

• Operating Systems:

  Proficiency in RHEL, Fedora, and Windows server environments.

• Web Servers:

  Strong experience with Apache Webserver.

• JBoss:

  Hands-on experience with JBoss application server fine-tuning and performance optimization.

• Drupal:

  Experience in preparing and maintaining infrastructure for Drupal-based websites.

• Application Patching:

  Experience in applying patches to applications to ensure security and stability.

• Virtualization:

  Hands-on experience with Redhat Virtualization.

• DNS:

  In-depth knowledge of DNS administration.

• Bug Tracking:

  Experience administering Bugzilla.

• Version Control:

  Proficient in SVN administration.

• Backup Solutions:

  Expertise in backup administration and storage management.

• Scripting:

  Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) are a plus.

• Certifications:

  Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, MCSA, JBoss, Drupal certifications) are highly desirable.

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