Senior Systems Administrator

sysadmin / MySQL / NoSQL / AWS / Puppet / nginx / bash / perl / python / mobile

My client is growing by leaps and bounds - in London and across the world - and are looking for an exceptional Senior Systems Administrator to ensure their infrastructure is rock solid and scalable and to help them build a next-generation global mobile distribution network in record time.

They are changing personal transportation, making people's lives easier, and opening up a multi-billion dollar market in the process. This is your chance to join a company on the verge of making it big and my mission is to help them find the very best people to join their already epic team - read on... then get in touch - My name is Gerald Morgan and I'm handling this role personally

About You

You’re a self-starter with experience of managing and maintaining high availability Internet-facing systems, at home working closely with developers in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.

Requirements

Relevant degree or equivalent experience
At least five years’ systems administration experience, preferably in an Internet / mobile environment
Expertise with as many of the following as possible:
Linux (or other Unix) administration
MySQL configuration and administration
NoSQL databases (preferably Cassandra)
Cloud hosting (preferably Amazon AWS)
Configuration management (preferably Puppet)
TCP/IP networking and tuning
IT security management
Web server management and optimization (preferably nginx)
Scripting languages, e.g. bash, Perl, Python, Ruby
Administering and configuring Internet applications (preferably PHP /Java)
Deployment management
Mobile Internet applications
Responsibilities

Support, monitor, maintain and develop the Hailo infrastructure hosted on cloud platforms, including Amazon AWS
Participate in the out-of-hours support rota
Work with the development team on implementing processes, optimizing applications, sizing hardware, etc.
Build and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
Ensure the security of systems and data
Ensure the integrity of data and backups
Capacity management and planning
Document system configuration, processes, procedures, etc.
Support internal office IT systems and users
Remuneration

Very attractive salary and stock option package.

Why us?

Since our launch in London in late 2011, we have had rave reviews , real revenues, and explosive growth.

We've raised $20M from an all-star cast of investors including Accel Partners, Wellington Partners, and Atomico Ventures. Together they've funded Facebook and Spotify, founded Skype, and brought loads of other fantastic companies to life all over the world.

sysadmin / MySQL / NoSQL / AWS / Puppet / nginx / bash / perl / python / mobile