Open Positions:
Linux and Open Source Consultant

We are currently working with a client based in UAE that are searching for Consultants with SUSE Linux or Red Hat experience to join their team specializing in Cloud, Linux, Storage, and Virtualization technologies.

As part of the position, the successful applicant will work closely with customers to advise on architecture, deployment, troubleshooting, and the performance tuning of business products and cloud and management solutions.

To complete the role successfully, the consultant will be required to gain a deep understanding of their customer’s infrastructure and business needs, and make recommendations appropriate to their environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience working with Linux and open source systems in a business environment
  • Knowledge of system management, including installation, custom channels, deploying virtualized systems, basic client-based security, repositories, and creating core builds
  • Experience with the creation and maintenance of basic RPMs, and development and deployment of a core profile
  • Experience with management and deployment of physical and virtual SUSE Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
  • Experience creating SUSE Linux high availability clusters, understanding key issues when implementing cluster solutions for customers, and creating and managing file systems
  • Knowledge of a variety of virtualization and cloud technologies, setting up virtual environments using host and guest, and migrating from physical to virtual environments
  • Understanding of basic LDAP concepts and basic connectivity to Directory Server, NIS, AD, or other widely used authentication applications and security certificates
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification or SUSE Certified Engineer (SCE)  or willingness to pursue it within 90 days
  • Automating the management of the server and application infrastructure

YOU WILL HAVE...

  • A relevant Bachelors Degree
  • At least 4 years' commercial Linux Systems Administration experience
  • Experience with hardware deployments
  • The availability and willingness to work on call / after hours when required (although this is generally not too often)
  • Experience with Puppet & Ansible
  • Storage & Backup support experience (SAN, NAS, DAS)
  • Automation experience ideal

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