Click here to visit
our list of resources!
UK Accounting Jobs
Childcare Jobs
Engineering Jobs
|
 |
|
|
Linux System Administrator – MySQL, Linux DBMS (Systems Administrator)
Holborn, London (Central/City)
£ Attractive Package
Part Time (2/3 days a week) – becoming Full Time
Our client is a small, Holborn-based start-up specialising in Social Networking. They are looking to recruit a Linux System Administrator. This is initially a Part Time role (2-3 days a week), to become a Full Time position in the future as the business grows.
The role:
The client has their own Social Networking platform in development right now (PHP/MySQL) which is already deployed for two major clients. They need someone to come in and manage their hosting for these projects (as well as many more in the future) while advising them on optimisation, making software and hardware recommendations and monitoring and supporting the systems. They also need someone to be on hand if things go wrong.
A strong knowledge of MySQL setup and optimisation is also a must, and knowledge of other native Linux DBMS would be an advantage. You should also be experienced in load balancing Apache web servers and the various options for scaling both web servers and database servers (e.g. clustering, replication, etc.).
A good work ethic is essential and you'll work closely with their Product Development head, making sure they can provide the kind of stability and expertise their clients demand. You will be their safe pair of hands.
Experience required
1. Extensive Linux system administration experience
2. Extensive professional experience with Apache for Linux
3. Extensive experience managing and configuring MySQL database servers
4. An excellent understanding of scaling MySQL
5. Experience of setting up and managing load-balanced web server environments
6. An excellent understanding of PHP and experience installing it on a component level
7. An understanding of other programming languages and DBMS native to Linux
8. Experience of working on large, intensive, database driven websites is an advantage
Technical Responsibilities
1. Checking of installation/actual installation of Linux operating system and necessary software (typically Apache, PHP and MySQL)
2. Installation of all new releases of our social networking platform
3. Hardware and software choices for hosting the platform
4. Configuration/optimisation of all software used by the platform
5. Ensuring patching, upgrading and software back-ups occur on time
6. Analysing day-to-day running of our websites and advising development team where savings could be made in the speed of operation of the platform
7. Liaising with development teams and hosting companies in an emergency to manage the fault resolution process
8. A good understanding of the full development life cycle and how it applies to your work
9. Participation in documenting technical tasks and associated estimates
10. Participation in all website system design (hardware and software) surrounding the Social Networking platform
Skills Required
1. Strong Linux experience
2. Strong Linux-based DBMS experience
3. Demonstrable structured and methodical way of working
4. High level of attention to detail
5. Numerate and articulate
6. Calm and authoritative in emergency situations
More company information:
They have partners and offices in the US (including San Francisco, Boston and North Carolina) so there are opportunities to travel and we already work with some major clients, including Infield Parking (a new NASCAR community in the US). This is a very exciting time for them, they're extremely busy and they need an experienced Linux system administrator with a strong MySQL background to come and work with them, quick!
Additional Keywords:
Linux System Administrator, Systems Administrator, MySQL, Apache, PHP
To apply for this role, please simply send your CV via the button shown.
|
