Systems Administrator & Support Engineer

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Systems Administrator with a passion for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructure? Do you thrive in environments where your expertise in Linux, Network Administration, and end-user support can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to take on a key role within our team, where you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, from Linux server administration to network support. You will play an integral role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of their infrastructure, supporting end-users, and troubleshooting technical issues.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Alerting and Escalation:
  
  • Set up alerting mechanisms to proactively detect system incidents and failures.
  • Escalate critical issues to the appropriate teams and stakeholders to ensure timely resolutions.
• Linux Administration and Maintenance:
  
  • Manage and maintain Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patch management, and upgrades.
  • Implement security measures and best practices to safeguard Linux-based systems.
• Active Directory Administration and Maintenance:
  
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the security and integrity of the AD infrastructure.
• DNS Administration and Maintenance:
  
  • Configure and manage DNS servers and zones, ensuring reliable DNS resolution across the network.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve DNS-related issues promptly.
• End-User Support:
  
  • Provide technical support to end-users, resolving infrastructure-related issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity.
  • Act as the go-to expert for quick resolution of technical problems.
• PostgreSQL Database Administration:
  
  • Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
  • Perform routine tasks such as backups, restores, and database upgrades.

• 3+ years of experience in a System Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Linux Administration, including shell scripting and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Active Directory administration and DNS management.
• Solid understanding of network administration.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL database administration.
• Excellent communication skills with a knack for problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently.