Systems Administrator
IOL is looking for an energetic self starter to work as a systems administrator in our exciting high-volume online news environment, www.iol.co.za. IOL offers a dynamic, challenging work environment and a competitive remuneration package.
The ideal candidate:
Is technically minded, can demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills, has excellent communication skills and is able to work as part of a team. He/she is service minded and views technology as a tool, not a goal.
As a minimum, the candidate must possess:
- Excellent Linux and/or FreeBSD O/S (Gentoo, Redhat) and Linux admin skills and experience.
- Knowldedge of SMTP,POP,IMAP,HTTP,DNS as well as Apache, MySQL database administration, performance and availability.
- Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP network administration
The candidate’s duties will include:
- Managing and maintaining the server environment in support of development and production systems, including:
- Setting up systems
- Backup and recovery of files
- Environment security
- Basic system security (file permissions, htaccess, access control lists, etc.)
- System activity reporting
- Working with the site teams in implementing/investigating security initiatives and issues
- Enable and, if required, troubleshoot the connection between Microsoft Windows clients and Linux servers using SMB and Samba and provide expert support, where required, on Linux (Fedora) desktop environment.
- Escalate areas of concern to the IT Manager and recommend solutions in a timely manner
Profile Required
- At least 2 years of proven experience related to the job
- Fluent in English
- Demonstrate an ability to work in a team and interact with other developers and system administrators
- Available on standby for after hours support, on a roster basis
Please email your cv to jobs@iol.co.za. (No more than two pages and a covering letter)
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