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Linux Systems Administrator
Ubisoft
Shanghai, , China
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Summary
The Online Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for the design and operations of our Linux servers, with a main focus on online game project, operational activities, proactive capacity management and event monitoring. He will also contribute to the execution of various projects and will act as a second level support for the Linux systems under his responsibility (including 7/24 pager support).
Mission
The main responsibilities and routine tasks of the Linux Systems Administrator are to:
• Responsible for the proper daily operations of the Linux systems under his responsibility, such as multiplayer matchmaking systems, large scale web applications, social network games, back office support systems, etc;
• Contribute to the infrastructure design of said applications
• Install, maintain and upgrade Linux OS and various application software;
• Advanced troubleshooting and complex issue resolution, must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required;
• Monitor system events to ensure health, maximum system availability and service quality;
• Participate to the backups and restoration of Linux systems;
• Perform system & application patching and upgrade of equipment firmware;
• Maintain documentation regarding configurations, operations and troubleshooting procedures related to the Linux platform;
• Participate to the definition of standards, guidelines, best practices and metrics as directed;
• Assist in evaluating new requirements, technical design and standards;
• Answer user’s query and service requests;
• Carry out all other related tasks.
Qualifications
Training
A Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
Relevant experience
3-5 years of experience in Linux systems administration in a 300+ servers environment
Skills
• Oral and Written Comprehension of English
• Skill in developing techniques and methodologies to resolve unprecedented problems or situations.
• Must be a self-starter that requires only limited supervision/guidance
• Honesty, integrity and confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
• Be a team player
• Have good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Knowledge
• Expert knowledge of Linux systems administration, including expertise on file systems, hardware, and networking.
• Expert knowledge of the LAMP and LAMJ stacks
• An in-depth knowledge of performance monitoring & tuning of java and php web applications
• An In-depth knowledge of high-availability Web architecture and technology, including load-balancing methods, content distribution, scalability
• Excellent knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.)
• Good knowledge of MySQL installation, configuration, optimization
• Knowledge of performance and availability monitoring tools such as Nagios, Cacti and Zabbix
• Knowledge of configuration management systems such as CFengine, Puppet or Chef
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Membase, CouchDB, etc…
• knowledge of Internet technologies and concepts such as DNS, routing protocols, TCP and UDP and higher level protocols such as HTTP, SMTP and FTP is important
• General knowledge of storage technologies like DAS,SAN, NAS and RAID
Assets
• Experience with MMO’s, browser based games and the free-to-play online game market
• RHCE or LPIC I\II\III Certification is an asset
• Ability to debug applications written in PHP, Java, Ruby,
• Knowledge of network security principles and firewall configuration, rules creation and maintenance in particular
• Experience with cloud hosting providers lie Amazon Web Services, RackSpace Cloud
• Knowledge of virtual hosting platforms like VMware, CloudStack, OpenStack, etc…
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies like Windows Server, MSSQL, IIS, Forefront TMG
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.