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Production System Administrator

Job Description :

Administration of the servers’ park, supervising servers and services
Developing and launching new system services (mail, monitoring, central authentication)
Automating deployments and administration with open-source tools (saltstack, graphite, Nagios, …)
Investigating technical issues, troubleshooting and deploying fixes
Network and server security
Participating in R&D on NoSQL DB, system multithreading and data crunching
Install and configure software and hardware
Manage network servers and technology tools
Set up accounts and workstations
Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
Upgrade systems with new releases and models
Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Qualifications :

Academic training in IT
Good working knowledge of Debian linux systems and standard services (DNS, email, web hosting, ssh, cryptography, security)
You know everything can be automated and all manual work can be simplified and streamlined. You have an extensive knowledge of IT and technology in general.
Must be pragmatic. You are willing to embrace change in a fast-growing company. Attention to details and rigor in execution.
Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language
Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication skills
BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus