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Applause Linux Systems Administrator III in US, Massachusetts
Linux Systems Administrator III
Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and applications in physical, virtual, and cloud environments
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization
Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across various layers of the infrastructure
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect systems and data from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting
Work closely with other IT team members to ensure seamless integration and support.
Report to office when required for tasks (hybrid / majority remote)
Participate in on-call rotation
Qualifications:
Experience:
5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration
Strong proficiency in Linux command line, shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.), and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.)
3+ experience with cloud infrastructure and services such as AWS EC2, S3, and RDS
Familiarity with containerization technologies
Experience with monitoring and logging tools
Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
What Makes Applause a Great Place to Work
Applause is a world leader in digital quality testing. Since 2007, Applause has been the driving force in testing and digital quality innovation. Our expertise continues to help leading brands deliver quality digital products to their customers. Utilizing the skills of 1.5+ million testers in more than 200 countries and territories, Applause helps the world’s leading brands to deliver quality digital products and experiences to their customers on a global scale. With insightful, actionable testing results that can directly inform go/no go release decisions, we enable our customers to release digital products and experiences better, faster and with confidence.
At Applause, living our core values - In it Together, Be Accountable, Create Value for Our Customers, Celebrate Authenticity, and Crush Your Goals - informs our choices as individuals, as teammates and in our everyday interactions with customers. Our values help to keep us on track to deliver the best outcomes, and to be the very best team we can. Embracing a culture of respect, authenticity and inclusion, we value and celebrate diversity. Together as one Applause Nation, we strive to enable professional opportunities for all employees.
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