Senior Linux System Administrator

Key Result Areas:
Maintain and manage all aspects of Linux servers maintenance from operating system installation to patch updates on a timely basis - performed when new updates are released and tested before moved to production.
Estimated time 8 hours per weekUpdate the operational documentation at least once per week for all the Linux servers' configurations.
Estimated time 4 hours per weekPerform system backup on daily, weekly and monthly basis for all the servers.
Estimated time 4 hours per weekMonitor, identify, and resolve production capacity, contention and resource deficiencies.
Estimated time 5 hours per weekResearch and recommend innovative ways to automate system administration tasks.
Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale - to be delivered three months after joining.
Estimated time 3 hours per weekPrioritize weekly issues and address the top faults proactively and under minimum supervision.
Estimated time 4 hours per weekProvide weekly and monthly report related to infrastructure availability as well as other information reporting requirements required.
Estimated time 2 hours per weekKey Performance Indicators:
Close 95% of received issues/problems within defined SLARollout new releases, patches and upgrades of Linux as per the agreed timelinesCarry out 80/20 Pareto analysis per quarter and define top 10 issuesCreate minimum of 30 knowledge base entries yearly95% of all Linux servers operational documentation, configurations, procedures and processes should be updated and publishedMaintain an availability of Linux systems of 95% for internal applications and 99% for customer facing Linux system.
Achieve an internal customer satisfaction index of 90%Achieve at least 3 improvements to section's operations and support proceduresOnce Off Projects:
Create operational documentation of all Linux serversLanguage Requirements:
English - Very GoodArabic - Fluent / ExcellentOwn a CarAnyHave Driving LicenseAnyJob Skills:
Need to know:
In depth knowledge of advanced Linux operating system (Red Hat or Ubuntu certification is a plus)Working knowledge and experience with programming and shell scripting (e.
g.
PERL, Python, BASH, AWK, RegEx.
etc)Working knowledge and understanding of telecom services (e.
DNS, Mail, Web Hosting, NMS, Database…etc)Working knowledge and understanding of Networking (CCNA or CCNP is a plus)In depth knowledge of servers/computers hardware and softwareAble to:
Communicate technical issues to nontechnical and technical audiencesAnalyze and choose between options where the solution is not always obviousDevelop project plans and organize own workload on a timescale of 1-3 monthsAdapt to rapidly changing priorities without losing sight of overall plans and prioritiesNegotiate with suppliers when it comes to technical details of solutions and fixesAbout The Company:
Established in 2003, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrain's Seef Business District.
We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond.
Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent.
Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements.
We know the market and we know our candidates!Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:
Accounting, Finance & BankingLogistics & Customer ServiceSecretarial & AdministrationHuman Resources & RecruitmentEngineering & ConstructionIT/TelecomMarketing & PROil and GasThe current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.
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