Introduction

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Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator with expertise in networking, storage, application management, virtualization, database administration, and containerization.

Required technical and professional expertise

Networking Skills:

• Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and Ping

• Advanced skills in iptables for access control and port forwarding

• Strong capability to diagnose access issues

Storage Skills:

• Familiarity with HDD, SSD, NVMe, LVM, RAID, and NFS

• Proficient in navigating Linux filesystems and understanding permissions

Application skills:

• Experience with Apache, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB

• Ability to install applications from various sources

Virtualization skills:

• Ability to connect VMs to networks using bridges

• Experience adjusting VM configurations and resources

Preferred technical and professional experience

Networking Skills:

• Experience with Netplan and NetworkManager for static and DHCP setups

• Ability to set up Open vSwitch and Linux bridges

Storage Skills:

• Experience setting up MDADM and LVM

• Extensive experience in navigating Linux filesystems and understanding permissions

Application skills:

• Extensive experience with Apache, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB

• Knowledge of implementing SSL certificates and user access controls

Virtualization skills:

• Experience with libvirt VMs and XML configuration

• Extensive experience adjusting VM configurations and resources

Database/DBA Skills:

• Proficient in installing and configuring MySQL/MariaDB

Container Skills:

• Experience with Docker or Podman