Communication Technology Services (CTS) · 6 hours ago
Linux Systems Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCommunication Technology Services (CTS) is one of the largest integrators and managed service providers for enterprise cellular networks in the U.S. They are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support their Data Center Operations team, responsible for managing both physical and virtual computing environments in a Linux-based data center. The role includes administration of various Linux distributions, MySQL databases, and participation in on-call rotations.
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Responsibilities
This role is responsible for supporting physical and virtual computing environments, in a Linux-based data center environment
RedHat/CentOS/Rocky - Administration, troubleshooting, and security of CentOS 7 and 9
Linux iscsi – Attaching, disconnecting, and manipulating iscsi block devices using iscsiadm, LVM, and multipath
Linux KVM virtualization – Creating, copying, management, and monitoring of virtual guests
MySQL Database – Administration, Replication, Clustering, backups, and SQL queries
IP networking – IP addressing and subnetting, network address translation, routing protocols, Linux iptables, Linux bridging
Data munging – Extracting useful information from various sources including log files and databases then presenting the data in a machine or human readable format
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
Develop Knowledge Base articles and Standard Operating Procedures
Investigate, diagnose and resolve production issues as logged by monitoring tools or as reported by customers
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience supporting physical and virtual network and computing environments, in a Linux-based data center environment
Relevant experience would include physical and virtual server implementation, operation and maintenance, SAN, NFS, LVM, iscsi, Linux-ha, DevOps, 24x7x365 operations, HP Proliant, HPE Synergy, Dell, SuperMicro
Proficient at troubleshooting production issues, solving problems, and implementing updates to production software
Understanding of internet protocols including HTTP, DNS, RADIUS, SSH, and SMTP
Analyzing packet captures to distinguish between problems at the protocol level vs. network connectivity
Experience with writing and troubleshooting Perl, Python or Linux Shell Scripts required
Ability to work outside of normal business hours when needed
Ability to travel on an 'as needed' basis when required, perhaps quarterly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Results-oriented and highly flexible, able to work with minimal supervision
Inquisitive self-starter with strong attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with OpenNebula virtualization management helpful
Experience with Cacti and Nagios monitoring systems strongly desired
Experience with Virtualization technologies (Linux KVM preferred) strongly desired
Experience with MySQL administration, clustering, replication strongly desired
Experience with Container technologies and supporting tools (eg Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)
Experience with Clustering technologies (eg PaceMaker)
Working knowledge of SAN systems, especially in a ZFS environment
Working knowledge of Java application servers including Tomcat, JBoss, and message brokers
Good organizational and vendor management skills, inclusive of issue tracking, metric reporting, etc
Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making within a high-pressure 24x7 environment
Strong research, investigation and evaluation skills
Ability to identify and clearly communicate problems/support requests in order to influence the prioritization of production defects and/or enhancements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
FSA
401(k)
LTD/ STD
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company
Communication Technology Services (CTS)
CTS provides custom, carrier-grade, in-building and campus connectivity solutions for enterprises and mobile network operators, solving and managing the most complex networking challenges.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom McCloskey
Chief Operating Officer
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