System Administrator - Apache/Nginx Server

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Perform system installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and maintenance tasks.

- Ensure high availability, security, and performance of all server environments.

- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Apache and Nginx web servers.

- Support application deployments and basic scripting tasks using PHP and Python (basic level).

- Monitor and optimize web server performance for uptime and scalability.

- Create and maintain Shell/Bash scripts for system automation, monitoring, and routine tasks.

- Develop automated solutions to reduce manual operational workload.

- Handle installation, configuration, and maintenance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

- Perform database backups, performance tuning, user management, and troubleshooting.

- Implement system hardening measures, security best practices, and vulnerability remediation.

- Manage firewalls, access controls, user permissions, and audit logs.

- Assist in security compliance and monitoring for potential threats.

- Set up system monitoring tools to track performance, resource utilization, and system health.

- Diagnose and resolve server, network, and application-related issues quickly and efficiently.

- Prepare root-cause analysis reports when needed.

- Work with DNS, DHCP, routing, IP addressing, and firewalls.

- Support network troubleshooting and basic network configuration tasks.

- Work with at least one cloud platform : AWS, GCP, or Azure.

- Manage cloud resources, virtual machines, storage, and monitoring tools.

- Collaborate with internal development and support teams.

- Communicate effectively with clients to understand issues, provide updates, and resolve concerns.

- Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong proficiency in Linux system administration.

- Hands-on experience with Apache/Nginx servers.

- Scripting expertise in Shell/Bash; basic knowledge of PHP/Python.

- Solid experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL databases.

- Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls).

- Exposure to AWS/GCP/Azure cloud environments.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Good to Have :

- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

- Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)