Unix Engineer position

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Howdy guys,

We're looking for someone to join our unix systems administration team, maintaining all of our unix servers and aiding in the roll out of new ones. If you have the right stuff, let us know!

The job is based in Dublin, in Park West. To apply, please drop me an email with a CV to dan@hosting365.ie - thanks.

The official spec is as follows:

JOB SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE Unix Engineer

The Unix Engineer has a specific area of responsibility within the software systems that comprise the Hosting365 core service delivery infrastructure. He/she reports to the Technical Operations Manager. This role may require leadership of junior engineers.

RESPONSIBLITIES
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all Hosting365 services run optimally; continuously monitor performance against published SLA targets; consistently strive for excellence and highest system uptimes;
• Assume special responsibility for Unix/Linux-based service delivery systems:
• ‘Web1’ to ‘Webn’ shared hosting web servers;
• Unix/Linux-based database servers;
• Support to dedicated or collocated customers on Unix/Linux systems who have bought managed services;
• Advanced dedicated server development;
• Unix/Linux-specific backups;
• Assist in the management of the Hosting365 LAN if required;
• Plan and implement future developments, such as systems upgrades, using detailed plans and scheduled upgrade or implementation cycles;
• Maintain/upgrade current anti-virus, backup, and other management software on Unix/Linux systems;
• Support deployment of hardware, software, service, and maintenance of all information technology assets;
• Maintain full security on all systems;
• Develop and manage the Unix engineering team if required;
• Assist in resolving systems outages out-of-hours through participation in an engineer call-out roster;

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Deep knowledge of networking protocols (DNS/WINS/DHCP and TCP/IP in mixed operating system environments);
• Experience managing Linux and other open-source operating systems essential; scripting ability essential; experience with commercial Unix, such as Solaris, an advantage;
• Software development experience in PHP and/or PERL desirable;
• Working knowledge of Windows-based server operating systems;
• Ability to build, run, and scale most ISP services from source;
• Experience with Java, Tomcat, JSP deployments; ability to deploy and support such deployments;
• Extensive knowledge of project-based software upgrade plans; ability to plan, write, communicate, and execute project and/or test plans;
• Excellent understanding of firewalls and network security essential; experience with open-source firewalls important;
• Disaster recovery planning/testing;
• Hands-on experience of backup software essential;

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication skills
• Must be forward thinking and have good planning skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, judgement, and decision-making skills
• High level of self-motivation and proven ability for self-study and learning on the job
• Flexible and dependable
• Team player

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

• Primary IT degree
• 5 years experience working in a similar role