Linux and Network System Administrator, IT Operation

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers and carried through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 1,600 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around the world, supported by a network of over 60,000 partners across 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.


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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground. Our employees are the driving force of the company and seek to move it forward towards the goal of being number one in our industry. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers.

We need to increase our capacity within IT Department to be able to meet Axis needs. We are therefore now looking for a Linux System Administrator

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The IT Operation team is part of the IT Department. Our responsibility is to provide and maintain a secure, reliable and effective IT infrastructure and support at Axis. We are working with everything from new infrastructure development and future IT technologies to maintenance of existing IT environments and support. The IT Department is working in close cooperation with other departments at HQ, sales offices and productions sites around the world. The other teams in IT Department are Infrastructure and IT Helpdesk. All three teams work close together with focus on Axis needs regarding IT.

Axis is growing rapidly and it is now time to welcome another colleague to the IT Operation team.

As System Administrator you will work with operation and maintenance of Axis IT infrastructure.
It can include working with regular maintenance such as system updates, system monitoring, troubleshooting and problem solving. You will also work as second line support for our helpdesk. 

As System Administrator you will work both independently and together with your colleagues. You will work in a global environment and be in contact with both people and systems located all over the world. 

There can also be an on-call duty in this position.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You have a technical degree or work experience in IT-operations and good knowledge of different kinds of IT environments. Good knowledge in written and spoken English and Swedish is mandatory.

We are looking for someone who is a team player but can also work independently. We believe you have a genuine interest in IT technology and are open, service minded and communicative. You’re also a driven person that works in a structured way.

THE MAIN SKILLS WANTED ARE:

Good knowledge about RedHat and Debian Linux distributions from an administrator point of view

Experienced in network administration.

Good knowledge about Cisco ASA Firewalls, switches and routers as well as HP switches.

IT IS ALSO GOOD IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH:

* VMware ESX
* Netapp Storage
* BSD mainly PF.
* 802.1x
* Nagios/ Icinga
* Juniper
* Riverbed
* Good knowledge of  scripting languages

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
Axis can offer you a young, dynamic and multi-cultural environment, with on the edge technology and a highly valuated brand. We are the world leader in network video and as System Administrator you will play an important role in the organization, greatly influencing the service level of IT support at Axis. Come join us!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Find out more from our IT Operation Manager Magnus Hultman Persson, at phone +46 46 272 1800.

We review applications continuously!

This recruitment is handled solely by Axis Communications AB, and we politely but firmly decline all calls from recruitment and consulting companies.