- Use the latest in systems management techniques to develop, test, and deploy configuration changes globally.
- Reduce administrative overhead wherever possible, an "automate everything" attitude.
- Identify key performance and capacity metrics and build scalable monitoring systems.
- Play a lead role in several R&D efforts and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Work closely with development teams on capacity scaling and performance tuning.
- Ensure Linux systems are adequately hardened and meet our security requirements.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ten years of experience managing a large 24x7 enterprise environment (hundreds of servers, multiple sites).
- Deep understanding of the Linux Kernel (scheduling, networking, I/O, monitoring).
- Solid background in configuration management (puppet/salt, build RPMs, deploy updates).
- Understanding of software engineering (design, testing, version control) and experience
- in two of: Python/Ruby/C/C++.
- Highly methodical and analytical approach to problem solving and evaluating technologies.
- Dedication to quality and attention to detail.
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 140,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Use the latest in systems management techniques to develop, test, and deploy configuration changes globally.
- Reduce administrative overhead wherever possible, an "automate everything" attitude.
- Identify key performance and capacity metrics and build scalable monitoring systems.
- Play a lead role in several R&D efforts and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Work closely with development teams on capacity scaling and performance tuning.
- Ensure Linux systems are adequately hardened and meet our security requirements.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ten years of experience managing a large 24x7 enterprise environment (hundreds of servers, multiple sites).
- Deep understanding of the Linux Kernel (scheduling, networking, I/O, monitoring).
- Solid background in configuration management (puppet/salt, build RPMs, deploy updates).
- Understanding of software engineering (design, testing, version control) and experience
- in two of: Python/Ruby/C/C++.
- Highly methodical and analytical approach to problem solving and evaluating technologies.
- Dedication to quality and attention to detail.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
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