Linux AdministratorLinux/Unix fundamentals, File Systems troubleshooting and Basic understanding of the various tools / services that are available by default with the Operating systemUnderstanding of various distributions nuances (RHEL/Centos/Debian/Ubuntu etc), Package management etcNetworking experience including packet decoding, layer 2 switching basics and a good understanding of the OSI modelGood understanding of concepts like DNS, HTTP, TCP/UDPHands on experience in RAID / DAS / SAN / NASIntermediate level skills managing web servers running Apache, Nginx, BIND, Exim, Dovecot etcFamiliar with Firewall tools like iptables, CSF, LFDIntermediate level skills in managing database servers running MySQLIntermediate level skills with GIT / CVS or any other versioning systemIntermediate level skills with Scripting/Programming in Bash/PERL/Ruby/Python/Go/PHP (any) and a fair understanding of regular expressionsExperience with Graphite, Ganglia, Zabbix, nagios, collectD, SolarWinds etcGood troubleshooting skillsExperience with automated deployment systems such as Chef, Puppet or AnsibleExperience with version control systems such as Subversion and GitAble to adopt the right new tools for the job at hand and able to optimize learning for productivityEffective communication, both verbally and writtenAbility to plan and effectively manage tasks to achieve objectivesStrong team player as well as an individual contributorAbility to work effectively with minimal supervisionExcellent interpersonal skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsMust have strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize upon short notice while maintaining accuracy