What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Admin position at RealPage?
WHO WE ARE
RealPage Outperforms! We are a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry. Clients use our platform to improve operating performance and increase capital returns. We are a run fast, have fun and reap rewards type of environment. RealPage offers an engaging work culture that fosters personal and career growth for our employees. We continually reinvent and evolve to meet the needs of the customers we serve through technology and vision. You can feel it in the work we do and the clients that benefit. Our unique company philosophy fosters innovation, excellence and collaboration.ABOUT THE TEAM
Linux Engineering team is critical part of Realpage Inc. IT CORE team. Team plays an active role in Setup, deployment, monitor and support of Linux Environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a LINUX ENGINEER II, you will report to the Sr. MANAGER - LINUX.
Linux Engineer II, primarily will be responsible for Automation, Critical closures, Server deployment, Monitoring & Support of LINUX Environment across environment. Also should closely work with US team.
Should be flexible to work in SHIFTS.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Server Deployment
Install operating system software, front-end and back-end server components, and production application services according to defined requirements and data center operations standards.Install, configure and provision SAN storage.Develop and maintain documentation including server build docs, configuration standards, infrastructure architecture.
Monitoring and Support
Responds to incidents to avoid system outages or restore availability to meet service level objectives. Performs problem determination, problem resolution, and root cause analysis.Participates in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support and maintenance of a 24x7 Production Environment.Installs changes to server hardware, operating systems, server components and production application services as required according to change management practices.
Project Management
Responsible for managing projects for hardware/software deployments and modifications involving the Production Environment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
5 years systems LINUX support experience in an IT environment, preferably in a technical industry.
2 years in AWSExperience in ANSIBLE & Ansible Towers (Playbook, Inventories, Scheduling, Repo etc)Knowledgeable of clustering technologies, server farming techniques, load balancing, F5 Big IP or other hardware load balancing.Experience with Disaster Recovery techniques including backup and restoration technologies, replication strategies, fail-over and recovery.Experienced with automation technologies for rapid deployment of server builds and software deployment.In addition, basic knowledge on Docker, puppet, TFS etc.. automation tools.Experienced with installation/configurations on Apache, Samba, FTP, NFS, LDAP. Demonstrated project management skillsAbility to work overtime when necessary.Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximate travel 10%).
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
RHEL 8 Certification (RHCSA & RHCE)
AWS
WHAT WE OFFER
At RealPage, we’re always looking for talented professionals who thrive in a learning work environment that continually supports individual greatness. We foster a culture of innovation and creativity. It is the things you do that bring out the best of you and RealPage.
RealPage considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all teammates feel a sense of belonging while bringing their authentic self to the table and being valued for it.