New Job Post | Linux SysOps/DevOps Engineer

01 Dec 2015 New Job Post | Linux SysOps/DevOps Engineer

SysOps/DevOps engineers in Spirula contributes to the hard work, dedication and persistence of Spirula’s technical team in a geeky work environment. They experience intense aspects of resolving technical issues by applying their own creative problem solving techniques.

To be able to do that, the following characteristics are required:

  • Self-managed and self-motivated.
  • Time management skills.
  • Team player, but can also work individually as needed.
  • High learning curve.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency situations efficiently.

Education and certificates are appreciated, especially the ones containing practical exams. But we also understand certifications as being only a proof of knowledge. In short, a knowledgeable non-certified candidate is more appreciated than a not-so-knowledgeable certified candidate.

No one knows it all, but these are some things we are looking for:

  • Proficiency with general Linux administration using CLI, Bash scripting.
  • Good working experience of iptables, LAMP/LEMP stacks, and Linux package management systems.
  • Basic working experience of Monitoring systems, Ruby stacks on Linux, software RAID, LVM, and NFS.
  • Good understanding of networking, HTTP, DNS, RDBMS, and servers hardware.
  • Basic understanding of file systems, load balancing, email delivery systems, virtualization, software containers and cloud computing.
  • Practical skills of technical documentation and research, analytical problem solving quick learning, working with a minimum amount of supervisions and being in direct contact with the customers.
  • 2+ years of experience.

These points are plus:

  • Python scripting, or any other scripting language.
  • Hands-on experience with server clustering, continuous integration tools, configuration management tools and automated deployment tools.
  • Basic programming skills.

Interested candidates should send their CV to hr [at] spirulasystems [dot] com by 15 December, 2015 with subject [LSDO1215].

Notes:

  • The applicant should be located in Alexandria or willing to relocate.
  • Spirula is an equal opportunity company, we don’t filter candidates based on race, gender, religion, or political views.
  • Spirula encourages disabled individuals to apply to its job posts as long as the disability type doesn’t affect the work nature of the position.