Our client is seeking a Linux Administrator. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for managing the Linux production and development environments for our client. The systems administrator will focus on maintaining high levels of availability and service for the production, development, and staging environments. Specific responsibilities include the following: - Primary duties are to support the production environment, as well as internal/external developer requests for issue resolution, installations, and changes. - Respond to monitoring alerts and carry out troubleshooting as needed. - Support the following applications: Apache HTTP Server, Interwoven TeamSite, Autonomy IDOL, Memcached, MogileFS, along with internally developed applications. - Create shell/perl scripts as needed. Mandatory Requirements - 3+ years experience with Linux (RedHat/CentOS preferred) in an environment with a large number of servers. - Familiarity with MySQL relational database both administratively and writing SQL. - Extensive experience installing and managing Apache HTTP Server. - Networking experience with subnets, routers, DNS, and firewalls. - Detailed and thorough understanding of TCP/IP networks and experience troubleshooting connectivity issues. - Extensive experience with Nagios monitoring. - Ability to document system configurations, and write operational procedures. Additional Job Info: Preferred Experience (in one or many) - MySQL clustering - DRBD/Pacemaker - MogileFS - Memcached - Apache / Nginx - Listserv Maestro - Citrix XenServer / VMWare - Citrix Netscaler (hardware appliance and VPX) - Amazon EC2 / S3 - Sphinx Search Server - NetApp Storage Appliances Personal Characteristics - Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Extremely responsible, hard working and willing to do everything to "get the job done". - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a team environment. Join TEKsystems() and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V