*Linux Admin *** Location: Indianapolis, IN**
Duration: 6 Months** Rate: Keep it Low** * * *Interview in person*** *Candidates must be local or at least in the Midwest*** *Primary Skills:* OS/Unix Experience Linux (red hat or oracle enterprise linux), solaris 9, 10 HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1 *Secondary Skills:* VMware, terminal server management experience, Load balancers, switches, routers, SAN, NAS, RAID, LAN/WAN infrastructure exposure to DMX, VPN The primary responsibilities of the Linux Admin are the planning, deployment, and management of Linux servers in a VMware virtual server environment and the configuration and maintenance of internal and external networks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED ** This position works under the direction/supervision of the Operations Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED ** None DUTIES ** The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The IT Director reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. • Perform a wide range of system administration duties on all database, application, and other servers including install, debug, maintain, upgrade, and general support • Perform basic system security administration functions, including user accounts and profiles. • Proactive monitoring of all servers, applications and services using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA’s • Implementation / management of appropriate backup and recovery process and procedures in line with group global standards. • Creation / modification of scripts and troubleshooting to resolve performance and other issues. • Maintain system documentation and logs as appropriate • Perform/assist in diagnosing production database and environmental issues. • Provide desktop level support for organizational customers with desktop related issues and questions • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging server tools and technologies • Coordinate with the rest of the system administration team to meet team objectives • Interface with vendors for procurement & maintenance of all IT infrastructures. • Assist in developing, implementing, testing and maintaining server level disaster recovery plans. • Lead or participate in multiple projects in accordance with departmental goals JOB REQUIREMENTS** • Strong OS/UNIX experience Linux (Red Hat or Oracle Enterprise Linux), Solaris 9, 10 HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1 and maintains proficiency in latest versions.** • Hands on systems administration experience across multiple platforms including Intel-based servers** • Hands on Virtualization experience including experience with VMware.** • Terminal server management experience • Experience/Exposure to additional infrastructure components Load Balancers Switches/Routers • Working knowledge of SAN, NAS, RAID and other applicable enterprise storage management experience** • Working knowledge of LAN/WAN infrastructure Exposure to DMZ configurations Understanding of VPN configurations** • Experience implementing and supporting backup and recovery process, inclusive of Disaster Recovery procedures** • Experience mentoring other team members in areas of personal expertise • Ability to prioritize requests from multiple projects and customer requirements • Strong customer service focus assuring the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times. • Self motivated to take ownership of projects and issues, following through to closure and resolution. • Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS** • Bachelors Degree, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field. ** • 6+ years of related experience in a medium to large network distributed and computing environment.** * * PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. • Spends 75% of the time sitting, 20% walking, and 5% standing. • Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices. • Auditory capacity to detect alarms. • Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery. • Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer equipment. Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
