Web admin freelance job

We need a freelance Linux Server Admin for a startup to oversee our server and systems infrastructure. The right candidate should be a team player who can maintain a stable, cloud based IT footprint and support the company’s rapid growth. You will be challenged in a dynamic and fast paced environment working alongside a passionate, entrepreneurial team. Those with extensive experience as well as those with less experience but who can demonstrate the requisite skills are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include: • Installation & administration of Apache web servers • Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and other production equipment • Scripting, automation and troubleshooting of processes and systems • Design, configure and report on server and systems monitoring, backups, and utilization • Perform system monitoring for load, availability, and capacity • Perform regular security monitoring • Diagnose and troubleshoot system failures in a speedy manner • Production deployment experience with TCP, NTP, SNMP, SMTP, ARP, HTTP, BIND, SSH, SSL using Redhat Enterprise • Maintain and support existing applications • Perform regularly performance tuning • Develop automated approaches for system administration tasks • Apply upgrades and patches to software, storage and processor capacity as necessary Requirements: • BS in Computer Science or related field • 3+ years experience in a production 24/7 high traffic web environment based on Open Source technologies • Linux and/or BSD Unix expert with strong debugging skills • Familiarity with Java, Apache Tomcat, and MySQL administration • Strong understanding of best practices for software engineering, secure systems design and scalable fault tolerant web architectures • Systems programming, performance optimization and network design experience a must • Ability to program fluently in one or more scripting languages – Perl, Shell, and/or Python preferred • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, router and switch hardware • Familiarity with PHP, Java, MySQL, Perl • Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment • Ability to work both independently and within a team • Comfortable in a startup environment with flexible work schedules and 24/7 availability Please, apply with your CV and desired hourly rate. This is a freelance opening.