Puppet Developer

BACKGROUND:

The existing Linux was mainly built to support the new "business required" platform and is strongly focuses on its requirements. The generalization of its usages requires a revised design and additional configuration. Furthermore, it is a best practice to keep the software version no more than one version behind the market GA version (security and less error prone upgrades etc.).

The Puppet specialized consultancy services will allow the client to upgrade and enhance the existing Puppet configuration and in house developed code, simplifying and aligning it with Puppet and market best practices. Additionally, it will also allow applying fixes and satisfying to some extent new requirements.

TASKS:

The main purpose of the post is:

- Design, plan and execute the upgrade of Puppet Enterprise
- Revise, standardize and simplify the existing Puppet configuration and ERPL code (bash script)
- Support and incorporate new requirements (subject to future discussion)

The consultant will perform the following tasks:

- Assess existing Linux/Puppet configuration and related support infrastructure
- Plan Puppet reconfiguration in order to simplify, stabilize and align with Puppet and market best practices
- Design and maintain the new Linux support infrastructure
- Apply fixes, plan and execute the upgrade of the Puppet
- Incorporate new infrastructure and development requirements (subject to future discussion)
- Document all activities, topology, configuration and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

- Working knowledge of English level toB2 or higher
- Minimum 5 years' experience of ICT work within at least one organization with more than 200 employees/end points
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux/Unix Administration, preferably Red Hat 5+
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Puppet based configuration management design/architecture, development/configuration and deployment/administration, preferably on Red Hat 5+
- Participation in a minimum of 4 projects involving Puppet based solutions on Linux/Unix (or equivalent experience - large projects)
- Participation in a minimum of 2 projects involving server automation (deployment) and standardization through Scripting
- General OS and network knowledge
- Analytical, organizational and documentation skills
- Knowledge of bash and also (preferably) ruby Scripting