[FreeGeek] Linux Geek needed for part-time contractor work

[Terry Lowe]

Hello all,

I'd sooner post this here than on Craig's list, because I have a 
better feel for the people it's addressed to. (If this is against the 
rules, just yell at me, and I'll go away.)

My business partner and I have a need for a contractor who can work 
on an as-needed basis, helping out to maintain a Linux-based web 
server. To start with, we need to automate the backup of a MySQL 
database (including copying the completed backup to a different 
machine for safekeeping). This needs to be done on a daily basis. 
There will also be small garbage collection jobs, and other little 
tasks that will arise from time to time. Must also be willing to 
write basic documentation for anything developed for administration, 
and be able to explain how it works.

Nothing too complicated. Why don't we do it ourselves? We don't know 
how; we're programmers, not sys admins.

The server's OS is Red Hat Enterprise, and the machine is locked away 
in a very secure cage down at Pacific Centre (hosted by Canada Web 
Hosting). You will probably never see this machine, so all tasks must 
be done remotely, and you will need a static IP address to be allowed 
access to it. Confidentiality is assumed, and expected.

The pay is negotiable (the client does not mind paying professional 
rates), and references are required. Please address any responses to 
me: terryl at shaw.ca

Thanks,
Terry