Linux Server Administrator

We are seeking a talented Linux System Administrator for a full-time position in the Network Security Operations department in our Kiev office.

This is a on-site position, meaning the right person will create, plan and manage 24×7 Gaming Network across numerous Data-Centers and Platforms in the office. You will be a part of the team dealing with creation, planning, implementation and ongoing management of Crytek’s 24×7 gaming network across multiple data-centers, games and platforms.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Daily operation and maintenance of a 24×7 hosted data-center environment

• Installation, configuration and patching of system and game software

• Daily monitoring, management and reporting tasks, as well as contributing to 99.9% application and system up-time

• Work closely with R&D to install, configure and operate developed features, as appropriate

• Ensure appropriate, accurate, up-to-date technical documentation is available for systems and game logic, and environment

• Assist with process, policy development and documentation

• Must be willing to work shifts in order to provide 24×7×365 coverage

• Operate and maintain a dynamic, highly available environment

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Networks or Information Security.

Specialized knowledge

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP.

• Linux administration preferably with Ubuntu/Debian Linux.

• Monitoring systems (Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana etc.) (desirable).

• Experience in automation/configuration management tools (Ansible is preferable).

• Experience with Docker (desirable).

Databases knowledge (desirable)

• MySQL (Oracle MySQL, Percona, MariaDB)

• NoSQL (MongoDB)

Familiar with the following protocols and services:

• POP3/SMTP/IMAP

• DNS

• NFS

• HTTP/HTTPS

• POP3/SMTP/IMAP

• Distributed file systems (glusterfs)

• GIT/Gitlab

• VPN (IPSec, OpenVPN)

• NGINX/Apache

• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Shell, Perl, Python, etc.) (desirable and will be considered as a strong advantage)

Skills & abilities:
English level — Elementary Strong and above (higher English level will be considered as a strong advantage)

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Good reporting skills

• Ability to get things done

• Client orientation

• Ability to work under pressure

• Initiative and pro-activity

What is important for us in a person?

Personal qualities:

• Good team work

• Highly responsible

• Detail orientation

• Result orientation

• Flexibility

• Dedicated to profession

• Good communications skills

• Eager to learn

Professional certifications:

• IT related Certification (LPIC / Red Hat / Linux Foundation) (will be considered as a strong advantage)

Experience:

• 1 year of Linux System Administrator experience preferred

Why do we enjoy working here?

Working Conditions:

• Availability according to predefined annual shifts schedule

• Work off-hours if required by emergency maintenance tasks

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary

• Office near the city center

• Medical insurance.