System Administrator, Manager

World Avenue is a leading online marketing and advertising firm. Clients include such leading firms as T-Mobile, Sears, BMG/Bertelsmann, Pfizer, University of Phoenix, and Columbia House. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, this fast growing six-year company has been profitable since its inception, and is generating attractive profit margins. We have the following position open for our Miami Data Center:

SUMMARY
Responsible for developing strategies for the future direction of Linux and Network Systems while providing leadership to a team of Linux Systems Administrators by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Performs network administration functions.
- Performs system administration functions.
- Manages team of system administrators.
- Recommends and implements stable network solutions.
- Conducts performance monitoring and capacity planning.
- Handles backup and recovery as well as disaster recovery procedures.
- Provides senior level help to system administrators.
- Other duties that are within education and experience or the incumbent may be assigned for the betterment of the company.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Expert knowledge of custom kernel configurations, tuning and support
- Expert knowledge of (bash) shell scripting in a Linux environment required
- Knowledge of a relational database such as (MySQL) is required
- Knowledge of administration of SANS and clusters in a Linux environment required
- Skilled in Tripwire, NetApp, and Linux Cluster Management Tools; such
as: Steeleye/Lifekeeper, Linux OS tuning for relational databases
- Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Relevant BS degree from four-year college or university; and minimum 5 years experience in Unix/Linux systems support and 2 years of Linux systems support for relational databases.

DISCLAIMER
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you believe you meet the above qualifications, please email your resume to wluftman@worldavenue.com