Communication Technology Services (CTS ) is one of the largest integrators and managed service providers for enterprise cellular networks in the U.S., specializing in the design, installation and support of Distributed Antenna System (DAS), Small Cell, and 4G / 5G Private Wireless Networks for Enterprise. We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support our Data Center Operations team. Although this is a primarily remote position, candidates located near Orlando, FL are highly preferred.
This role will have 'full-stack' authority and responsibility across all aspects of the company's Data Center and Customer-Premise deployed computer equipment, to include hardware, Host OS, hypervisor, Guest OS, Orchestration, Applications and monitoring.
Key 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
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience supporting physical and virtual network and computing environments, in a Linux-based data center environmentRelevant 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, SuperMicroProficient 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 connectivityExperience with writing and troubleshooting Perl, Python or Linux Shell Scripts requiredExperience with OpenNebula virtualization management helpfulExperience with Cacti and Nagios monitoring systems strongly desiredExperience with Virtualization technologies (Linux KVM preferred) strongly desiredExperience with MySQL administration, clustering, replication strongly desiredExperience 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 environmentWorking knowledge of Java application servers including Tomcat, JBoss, and message brokersGood organizational and vendor management skills, inclusive of issue tracking, metric reporting, etc.Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making within a high-pressure 24x7 environmentStrong research, investigation and evaluation skillsAbility to identify and clearly communicate problems / support requests in order to influence the prioritization of production defects and / or enhancementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsResults-oriented and highly flexible, able to work with minimal supervision.Inquisitive self-starter with strong attention to detailBonus Skills / Knowledge
ActiveMQErrigalMobile carriers / MessagingDeep Packet Inspection productsPaceMaker, DRBD.ProxySQLCisco / Fortigate / Mikrotik hardware and software, routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls, IPv4, IPv6,Public Cloud migration / administrationEducation
4 Year Technical Degree (Example : BSCS, BSEE, etc.) or equivalent workplace experience.Requirements
Ability to work outside of normal business hours when neededAbility to travel on an "as needed" basis when required, perhaps quarterlyIndustry
Wireless Communications & TelecommunicationsBroadband NetworksInformation Technology & ServicesEmployment Type
Full-timeExemptJob Functions
EngineeringInformation TechnologyLocation : This will be a remote position but someone located in the Orlando, FL area is desired
Annualized Pay range of $105-$115K commensurate with experience
This position is full time and includes a complete Company Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD / STD, Life Insurance. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).
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