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Lead Linux Systems Engineer Alert Logic
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Alert Logic is seeking to hire a Lead Linux Systems Engineer who provides application and automated operations support for an established and rapidly growing Software As A Service company. This position requires a willingness to dream big and measure oneself against the best. Not just technologically, but in all that you do. Be prepared for a career that doesn't feel like work- no matter how long and hard you are actually working.
Alert Logic sits at the nexus of two of the hottest trends in IT: the adoption of cloud technologies and increased security and compliance requirements driven by an increasingly connected world. In a typical month, Alert Logic processes over 100 million security events and store petabytes of data for over 1,300 enterprise customers. We are an established company with a history of almost 10 years, yet maintain a pace, energy and agility that allows us to advance our offerings and technology and preserve a startup-like culture. Our revenues are strong. Our customer base is growing rapidly. Everything is in place except one thing: you.
In this role you will need to:
Lead a team of talented engineers
Proactively maintain critical shared infrastructure systems & processes which support the customer base, including but not limited to YUM, Satellite, Active Directory, Vmware, LDAP.
Provision,upgrade & troubleshoot Centos Linux
Provision,upgrade & troubleshoot SAN & Fabric services for internal/external customers & inventory management as required.
Setup/configuration & troubleshooting of Centos Servers and Cluster solutions.
Serve as liaison and main point of contact for the Product Support System Engineer Group providing information regarding server health, product issues and fixes,recommendations and system performance.
Clear, concise communicator.
Believes in issue ownership.
Review error and audit logs.
Work with vendors,I.T. staff, development personnel, and customers to troubleshoot problems with server applications.
Assist in policing our corporate and configuration policies
Monitor system performance & performs preventive maintenance on servers.
Troubleshoot and analyze cause of performance problems.
Work on and own problems of moderate scope.
Exercise judgment using procedures and practices to determine appropriate course of action.
Assist in the distribution of newly developed software, features, changes, etc to production machines.
Perform migrations of customer data as needed to maintain balanced loads on systems or in the event of emergency.
Perform on-call duties as required.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Demonstrate an appetite to perform,succeed and grow in ways most people never dream of.
Required Skills:
Experience managing technical people: motivating, providing feedback, garnering respect, and accomplishing work through effective delegation
Be an experienced System Administrator- 5+ years
Have Senior to Expert Level knowledge and use of the Linux OS
Have Experience with Chef or other configuration management tools.
Have a passion for technology and using it to create high performance, stable production systems.
Be able and willing to learn new technologies and tools
Effectively escalate critical issues to the appropriate level
Desired Skills:
Experience with Cloud technologies such as VCioud, Amazon Cloud, Openstack, etc.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zenoss, etc.
Good level of knowledge of VMWare.
Good working knowledge of MySQL administration.
Good level of knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and
Solutions (AD, Installation/Configuration etc.)
Able to work with networked/distributed computing environment concepts.
Ability to work independently on projects.
Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Peri, Bash, Tk, Ruby).
Business Skills:
Patience and dedication when working with customers, vendors, and internal teams
Strong analytical, critical, and creative problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapting when priorities change
Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor
Education Requirements:
High School Degree or Higher
| Location: | 1776 Yorktown Seventh Floor Houston, TX 77056 United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Alert Logic
Alert Logic's on-demand solutions provide the easiest way to secure networks and comply with policies and regulations by enabling our customers to detect threats, eliminate vulnerabilities, and manage log data.Investors: Access Venture Partners, DFJ Mercury, Hunt Ventures/Hunt BioVentures, OCA Ventures, Updata Partners
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| Web Site: | www.alertlogic.com |
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| Headquarters: | 1776 Yorktown Seventh Floor Houston, TX 77056 United States |
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| Industry: | Software |
| Alert Logic is the industry's leading provider of on-demand IT compliance and security solutions. Our solutions provide mid-sized organizations with the easiest way to secure networks and comply with policies and regulations. Our on-demand platform utilizes software-as-a-service to deliver the benefits of rapid deployment, zero maintenance, and no upfront capital costs. As a result, Alert Logic customers benefit from easy and affordable network security and compliance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Alert Logic is changing the way IT compliance and security solutions are designed, delivered, and utilized. |
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