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Cloud Network Engineer

CompanyCloud Network Engineer
Websiteninefold.com
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationCloud Network Engineer - San Francisco
Salary
Apply viaEmailbenjamin@ninefold.com
Hiring notes
TechPythonRubyRails
Parsed locationsCloud Network Engineer - San Francisco
Posted byninefold_ben
PostedJun 10, 2014
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Original posting

Cloud Network Engineer - San Francisco • Exciting start-up venture - funded by enterprise company • Cutting edge technology – Linux/Networking/Ninefold platform This exciting start-up venture, which is being heavily invested in by a leading enterprise organisation, is looking for a Network Engineer with a can do mindset. You will be cutting your teeth with the latest cutting edge open-source technology, on the Ninefold platform, working with a team of like minded passionate people here and in Australia. You are the sort of person that loves technology - for you, IT is a way of life, not a job, and you regularly attend local tech meet-up groups. We’re breaking new ground and challenging the status quo, this is a superb opportunity to join a tight team that is supportive and likes lots of interaction. Being a rapidly growing company, the opportunity is yours to develop your skills, add to your responsibilities, and build your career. You will be working as part of a US based team while keeping correspondence with your Australian based counterparts. If this appeals to you, and you are looking to join an interesting company that innovates and is different from the rest, please apply. Key responsibilities: • Day to day administration and support of the Ninefold network and systems in a mixed Linux/Windows environment • Executing network maintenance and management. • Ensuring a smooth running of the complex Ninefold platform. • 2nd/3rd level incident requests • Working in synergy with your overseas counterparts • Scripting/Automation tasks (Ruby experience preferred) • Acting as a key team member on critical company projects/implementations Skills and Experience required: • Strong Linux Administration skills (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) – essential • Moderate networking skills – OSPF, Firewalls, Vlans • Juniper networking experience – highly regarded • Xenserver and Cloudplatform experience - desirable • Experience with online web environments - highly desirable • Experience with Cloud platforms – a must • Solid scripting skills in at least one language - Ruby, Python, Bash • Chef - highly desirable • Basic understanding of Windows Server/Exchange - desirable not essential About Ninefold: Ninefold believes developers should spend more time coding and less time deploying and monitoring their apps. We provide a platform for deploying and hosting your Ruby on Rails apps with the option of your own virtual servers. We built it on our own infrastructure, optimized it for performance and are backed by a publicly listed parent company. https://ninefold.com/ To apply please send your CV to benjamin@ninefold.com