System Administration Team Lead

You should have an extensive experience in an IT infrastructure role with strong background in Linux and Cloud administration. A strong advantage will be if you are certified in Linux, VMware, Citrix and have good knowledge of Mac OS X. Leadership/ mentorship experience is required! • Experience with server virtualization and software-defined networking • Messaging middle-ware and AMQP. Specifically Kafka and Artemis. • SQL in general and PostgreSQL, MySQL specifically (NoSQL experience, such as Cassandra, Redis and MongoDB is a plus.) • Cloud services (experience with AWS would be nice) • Automation/configuration management using either Salt, Puppet, Chef, or an equivalent • Some experience focused on coding and scripting (mostly Bash, Python, Java, Groovy) • APM tools such as NewRelic or SysDig • Familiar with Apache and Nginx web servers running and configuring Desired Skills: • Following the best methodologies and IT operations but also able to suggest any improvements • A self-starter with the ability to make progress with minimal direction. • Good interpersonal skills, capable of mentoring people • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail • Strong written and presentation skills in English. • Result Oriented • Self-motivated • Strong organizational skills • Leadership skills