What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Linux Systems Architect position at Wyyerd Group LLC?
Overview
Wyyerd Group (“Wyyerd”) is seeking a Senior Linux and Cloud systems architect who has training and hands-on experience with both virtual and cloud environments and software support systems and automation, and has played an integral role in the design, planning, and implementation of systems and application management for ISP networks.
About Wyyerd Group
Wyyerd Group, via its local operating entities, delivers fast, affordable, fiber-based internet access and related services for residences, businesses, enterprises, carriers and non-profit partners including government and education entities.
At Wyyerd, we believe that each community/region is unique and should be supported by an equally unique, locally-managed organization, led by a local team with full support from Wyyerd’s central team. Wyyerd’s vision is to become the cornerstone partner for internet connectivity, fiber and facilities interconnection, smart community enablement and sustainable development, one community at a time across the US and Southern Canada.
Wyyerd’s two primary operating subsidiaries today are located in central Arizona (greater Phoenix area) and Southern California (greater San Diego area). Wyyerd is fully funded and currently pursuing aggressive expansion in both areas. Wyyerd’s value proposition, put simply, is to offer faster, more reliable and higher value internet with symmetrical speeds, no data caps, no contracts and no invoice surprises, as well as back it up with superior, local customer service.
If you are interested in a fast-growing company with a collaborative team culture and a strong belief in treating customers like the friends and neighbors that they are, Wyyerd may be just the right place for you.
About This Role
The Senior Linux Systems Architect who has training and hands-on experience with both virtual and cloud environments and software support systems and automation. You have played an integral role in the design, planning, and support of data center systems and applications for ISP networks and the related OSS and monitoring tools. Additionally, you have extensive experience both supporting internal teams and external customers. Dealing with systems outage and resolution is something that you view as a challenge and opportunity to permanently improve the network. You are driven to learn, are passionate about systems, and are excited about engaging with many technologies you aren’t familiar with (Data Management and Reporting, Application Development) and working on projects / growing your skill outside of your current area of expertise. Mentoring and training junior and entry level systems team members is something you both value and enjoy.
Responsibilities
Immediately contribute and participate in Wyyerd’s existing systems and network deployments.
Provide significant input regarding systems integration, expansion, and stabilization.
Contribute and create systems process and procedure.
Become part of an amazing team, learn from and eventually teach coworkers, and discover and build up best practices to enhance your expertise.
Experience/Qualifications
Expert knowledge with Linux system and server architecture design/deployment, systems administration and support including Rocky Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu server, Proxmox, Cloud (AWS), Virtualization, Scripting and Automation
Expert knowledge of ISP network OSS support software systems including NMS, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, TR-069/369, Netconf/YANG, Netflow/SFlow/IPFix, Radius, TACACS
Experience and understanding network monitoring, alarming, data collection, archiving, data management and reporting
Experience with Network Operations Centers (NOC) process, procedures, and best practices.
Previous experience and knowledge of ISP Access and Backbone technologies and solutions
Basic knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies and solutions.
Basic knowledge of SIP VoIP.
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn and engage fully regarding server system and application management responsibilities, Wyyerd’s business, methods and culture.