Systems Administrator (Linux)

An amazing opportunity has arisen within our prestigious client (just outside ofCambridge) for a System Administrator to join their well established international team.

Ideally you will have a B.S. in Computer Science, IS/IT or equivalent education and experience, and 4+ years of IT systems administration and support alongside 4+ years of experience in Linux/UNIX and data storage, support and administration.

Excellent knowledge of Linux/Unix and good understanding of Windows will be required for successful performance of this duty. You will be highly experience in wide range of Linux and data storage technologies ­ SAN, NAS, DAS, Clustered, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, etc.

Strong experience in administration, configuration, optimization and monitoring of variety of Linux flavors with an emphasis on CentOS, high performance data storage (NAS/SAN/Clustered) such as Isilon, HP and EMC. Extensive experience in installation, configuration and fine tuning of UNIX/Linux OS and applications including cross platform file system mounting and security (Linux to Windows and vice versa), application installations, services configuration and access administration.

Experience with server hardware and software technologies ­ file, FTP, storage/RAID systems, backup and archiving (enterprise level high performance libraries), etc. Deep knowledge and understanding of server and storage hardware specifications – Some experience in supporting Microsoft applications, platforms, and services (Active Directory, Windows 2000/2003 Server, XP, etc).

This position requires a technically adept individual who can work in teams across global boundaries, applying creative thought to solve complex computing challenges.

What you will do

Within this role – responsibility includes implementation, support and administration of a global Linux infrastructure, comprised of clustered Linux servers, high performance data storage, networking gear and archiving, to support data analysis in a very dynamic R&D, bioinformatics and manufacturing environment.

Additional responsibility will include providing IT expertise and support to internal product development for selecting and qualifying proper hardware and software solutions to integrate into the company’s products. All is in a mixed 70/30 Linux/Windows environment with support emphasis on Linux.

This role will require you to provide support and administration for the company’s Linux environment globally…. this will include implementation, administration; monitoring and optimization of Linux clustered computing servers, High Performance Data Storage, Archiving and Networking in a mixed NFS/CIFS environment.

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and application issues, networks, file system access, etc. Ensure continuous proactive monitoring of HPC and other computer systems related to and supporting the core businesses of the company.

Implementation and administration of a highly available and resilient Linux cluster infrastructure based on technical requirements to support successful the objectives of variety of business units such as R&D, Bioinformatics, Service Business and Manufacturing.