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POSITION SUMMARY:The LAMP Linux Systems Administrator will be tasked with managing our entire web hosting infrastructureacross development, staging and production environments. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passionfor technology, a penchant for security and expert-level system administration skills. Responsibilities willinclude recommending, upgrading, and maintaining current Linux systems, database administration (MySQL),configuration tuning (Nginx), network security, 24x7 website uptime, continuous monitoring of system health,and troubleshooting issues that arise.REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Installs, configures, and maintains Linux operating systems. Performs new software installation, systemupgrades, routine maintenance and updates to comply with security standards.Load testing and configuration management.MySQL administration and tuning.Performs analysis of new equipment and software for upcoming projects.Performs system backups and recovery. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure dataintegrity.Proficient in tasks such as shell scripting, creating cron jobs, analyzing log files, managing user accounts andgroups, configuring iptables, and setting up mail services.Responds to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support concerning systems operation.Diagnose system hardware, software, and operator problems.Coordinates activities with other personnel in information systems group.Provides updates, status and completion information and problem-request tracking system to manager, and/orend users via Jira ticketing system, voicemail, email or in person.Replaces defective or inadequate software packages.Use open-source tools, monitor systems, hardware troubleshooting, track and document problems to ensure atimely resolution.Responsible for dealing with hardware and software vendors as well as technical support issues.Setup and configure virtual machines through VMware ESXi version 6.0 or later.Assist in maintaining the physical hardware associated with the VMware environment.Designs and participates in failure and disaster recovery rehearsals using VMware.EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: NoneQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university and at least five years related experience and/or training.or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3+ years of VMware experience. Ability toeffectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner withtechnical and non-technical personnel. Capable of working with dispersed teams. Strong technical aptitudewith the ability to research and solve complex issues independently. Experienced IT professional with an indepth of knowledge of Linux Red Hat (RHEL), CentOS or another distribution. Bash scripting and VMwareESXi 6.0 or later. Knowledge of LAMP stack, load-balanced web servers, Python Scripting and MySQL.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Vacancy expired!