About the role

System Administrator

We are looking for a talented System Administrator to join IT team, who will
work closely with our software developers and core teams to design, scale and maintain
our production infrastructure. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the most
critical infrastructure and development clusters, working with the latest
in storage, hardware, virtualization and cloud technologies to ensure that our
operations run smoothly.
Responsibilities:
• Solve complex UNIX/Linux issues in production/colo, lab, and customer environments
• Deploy and scale production systems with minimal downtime
• Secure/harden operating systems against compromise
• Assist in network and systems infrastructure design
• Develop creative solutions for complex technological challenges
• Identify disaster scenarios; plan and test recovery
• Install, configure, and manage network routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls,
IPS, VPN, console servers, and other network devices
• Assist with management of virtualization environment and storage management.
• Explore new tools that can improve system management such as Docker, Ansible, and
much more

Work directly with onshore and offshore technical teams to quickly detect, diagnose,
and resolve issues within client network infrastructure; own the escalation process
24x7.
• Respond to and provide guidance during observed and declared operational events
• Investigate, analyze and troubleshoot customer environment emergencies. Establish a
plan of resolution; execute the plan while mitigating risk or disruption to the customer

environment and determine root cause
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux system administration
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and networking
• Network Administration and design (Cisco, Linux firewalling / routing)
• Virtualization experience (Vmwareֿ)

Advanced scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Etc.
• Experience in operating a 24/7 high-availability IT infrastructure
• Experience with monitoring solutions and services (Nagios/Icinga, PagerDuty, …..)
• Willing to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Fun, enthusiastic and outgoing team player.

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Interview prep

Walk in with sharper answers.

Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.

Role

Technology & IT Administration Operations Python System Administrator remote

Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the System Administrator role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at EER Poland?
Which of Administration, Operations and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, Operations and Python.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the System Administrator role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Operations and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes EER Poland needs from this hire.