Linux-Systems Administrator III

Linux-Systems Adminsitrator III

Job Type: Perm

Education: At Least B.S. in Computer Information Systems

Experience: 7+ yrs.

Email: jjadvani@rangertech.com

Phone: 954-527-0090 

Job Reference #: 81

Time: Immediate Hire

Client Overview:

Our Client is active throughout the world as a leading player in the fields of automation technology and drive technology. In 2010, its employees achieved sales of over $4bill in annual revenues. Our Client is a Global Publicly traded company with over 200 Offices Worldwide!

Given the Explosive Growth our Client is seeing right now, our Client is expanding its IT department and seeking a Linux-Systems Administrator III

Job Summary:

The Linux Systems Administrator III is responsible for maintaining the Linux environment. This individual architects, engineers, installs, and configures the Linux environment and implements systems upgrades and patches as required. The Linux Systems Administrator III participates in disaster recovery efforts and performs system backups and restores. This individual must be an expert in all aspects of managing server environments.

Essential Functions:

Performs project coordination function for the evaluation, installation, monitoring, debugging, audits, and maintenance of server software on a variety of hardware platforms

Plans, documents, and communicates all changes to server hardware and software

Assists other IT teams in assessing the needs of the customer to determine the suitability of specific server hardware and software solutions

Confers with vendors, other IT teams, and customers to determine suitability of server software

Writes user documentation as appropriate

Install, tests, implements, and documents server operation system upgrades and enhancements

Prepares specification for server software and hardware systems that adhere to technical standards and ensures interoperability with other servers

Responds to emergency calls relating to server performance, diagnosis of problems, resolving problems, or calling upon appropriate technicians

Diagnoses server and operational problems and develops effective solutions

Maintains data integrity and security of server software

Monitors server software products and tracks server performance

Evaluates and documents placement of data or devices for the purpose of optimum server performance

Monitors server hardware and software resource utilization

Responsible for quality reviews and standards

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Participate in a 24/7 On-Call rotation

Participates in establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing backup/restores; maintaining disaster recovery documentation.

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field or equivalent IT work experience

At least 8 years of RedHat Enterprise Linux System Administration

Proven ability using expertise to solve complex problems under pressure

Effective communication (oral and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Developing standards and documentation

Track record of successful accomplishments

Skills:

Apache/Tomcat

SQL

Blade server experience (Cisco, HP, IBM)

SAN/NAS Experience (EMC, IBM)

Strong LAN/WAN knowledge

Strong understanding of DNS and Active Directory

VMWare vSphere 4.x

RedHat Enterprise Linux 5.x , RedHat Network Satellite Server, RedHat Enterprise Virtualization, RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Manager, RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor

Advanced Scripting