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Raspberry Shake | Remote | Full-time | Linux System Administrator | https://raspberryshake.org

Raspberry Shake, S.A., Panama is looking for a system administrator. We are a small innovative company (< 20 employees) making cutting edge IoT seismology-oriented instruments. The ideal candidate will thrive working in a dynamic and exciting environment, supporting the business remotely.

The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:

* Responsible for managing all networks pertinent to the company, internal and cloud-based, including security, VPN’s, connectivity between networks and individual servers, router configuration, tunnels, port-forwarding, firewall configuration

* Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network and application servers (dedicated hardware) , and virtualization (both VM’s and LXC containers); found on both private and cloud-based machines, including security access, etc.

* Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes, both internal and client-facing

* Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues

* Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure

* Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures

* Provide support for internal systems, hardware and software, and ensure that related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions

* Provide internal support in the form of scripts and programming using python and other high-level programming languages

* Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Operating systems we primarily use are various flavors of LINUX, including a few Windows-based machines (internal only).

Qualifications

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* 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience

* System administration experience in Linux is mandatory. Experience with Microsoft, or other network related fields is a plus

* Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent; LXC containers desirable

* Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols

* Experience with scripting and automation tools

* Fluent in English. All sysAdmin work will be done in support of native English speakers

To apply or inquire more about the job, e-mail [email protected]