Python Job: Systems Administrator

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JOB SUMMARY:

As Systems Administrator you will work in a team as well as independently working on Linux based servers, supporting a wide range of services. You will troubleshoot both software and hardware issues as well as participate in an on-call rotation where you will be the main contact for any issues which occur out of hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, Install and maintain services built on various Linux distributions primarily Centos and Ubuntu.
• Handle service issues reported via our automated alerting platforms and our Operations Center while prioritizing and escalating when necessary.
• Help to produce documentation of new and existing services and help craft/create new operational procedures to share with other team members.

EXPERIENCE:

• A strong understanding of overall System/Network security and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex Linux system issues by performing diagnostics, and analysis.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• A practical knowledge of applications and services that utilize standard protocols.
• Some Shell scripting / programming experience.
• Troubleshooting and resolving both end user and operational issues.
• Developing, teaching and automating Operational processes.
• An ability to think creatively and communicate accurately.
• Experience in managing multi-vendor Linux server system installations.

REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Bilingual Dutch/English. (Working mostly in English throughout the day)
• A strong sense of personal responsibility.
• A desire to learn and self-improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
• A Driving license (B Category).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of virtualization/container technologies. Such as Docker, KVM etc.
• Knowledge of Perl, Python and/or PHP programming techniques as related to Internet applications design, network management and systems management would be useful.
• Experience writing technical documents and procedures for technical groups.
• Working knowledge of storage systems (JBOD, RAID, NFS) configuration, systems logging, and exception diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Victoria Metrics would be a plus.

EDUCATION:

• HBO/Bachelor's degree and/or Linux System Administration or Networking certifications.
• Equivalent Industry experience will also be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment located close to Haarlem Station.
• Some on site work in our datacenters, both in the Netherlands and internationally.
• 24x7 group accessibility.
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rotation.
• Opportunity to cooperate with other departments and shape your role to your personal strengths.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Omicron Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V

If you are interested in this position with Omicron Media, Inc., please apply by visiting our website at

https://omicronmedia.com/work-here/job-listings/

If your experience and qualifications match our current needs, a member of our Recruitment team will contact you. We look forward to hearing from you!

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