Urgent need ------------- Linux/Unix Administration ----------Chicago, IL

Please send resume to allan.t@shstinc.com 

Job Title :Linux/Unix Administration 

Location  :Downtown Chicago, IL 

Duration  :4+ Months

Only Green Card or US Citizen  

Summary

As a Linux/Unix administration team member, perform a variety of duties to ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations, including the performance of maintenance and backup functions.  Perform tasks to maintain overall availability and reliability of Linux/Unix servers in a highly available, complex 24/7 real-time environment, within business conditions that permit little to no tolerance for errors or delays. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:

Install, configure and deploy fully-distributed Linux and Unix systems and software according to scheduled timelines.  Provide server infrastructure, production support, build and deploy servers.  Use business knowledge, technical knowledge and knowledge of industry best practices to propose high-quality technical and procedural solutions, and make effective and timely decisions in alignment with departmental direction.

Investigate, evaluate and troubleshoot to quickly and thoroughly resolve problems that occur during operations.   Effectively collaborate and communicate with team members, management and internal departments to effectively identify, explain and resolve issues.  Escalate issues as necessary according to guidelines and use of own judgment.  Identify and anticipate problems that may occur, and take preventive action to reduce the likelihood of impact to business operations.  Inform management of the status of incidents and changes which impact any system.  

Monitor, test, and tune system performance.   Preserve and provide system log files as needed.  Research and analyze performance issues.  Research, test and recommend processes and technology to optimize system performance. 

Create, modify and maintain project and process documentation, making updates on a regular and timely basis.  Prepare accurate and complete written materials to convey specific technical problems, their related issues and their solutions; document step-by-step processes and techniques in detail.  Share documentation with staff by posting on internal wiki.  Clearly communicate technical and non-technical concepts to peers and management.  

Backup and recovery tasks

Script development

Participate in a rotational on-call 24*7 support schedule and weekend implementations when needed.  

Effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.  Act as senior member of the team by leading projects and initiatives while providing guidance and mentoring others on the team.   

Perform other duties as assigned and lead or assist with special projects.

Experience:

4 or more years of Linux (RHEL 6.X; 5.X) administration experience in a large enterprise environment.  Experience in analysis and troubleshooting and preparing project / technical documentation. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of VERITAS Storage Foundation, VERITAS Cluster Server and DTrace

Intermediate to advanced level skills in scripting including Perl, PHP, Shell 

Ability to:

Plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects; work concurrently on complex activities and tasks to accomplish goals; meet individual and/or team goals for a quality, on-time outcome; allocate and utilize time efficiently to complete work on schedule; shift focus quickly relative to changing priorities; identify and communicate potential conflicts that may impact commitments

Identify problems and collect relevant information for analysis; apply tools and logic to diagnose and develop theories on possible causes; look for root causes, not just symptoms; use judgment and experience to complement data; develop practical and relevant solutions; seek expertise or escalate problems when appropriate

be productive and effective in a dynamically changing environment; maintain performance and focus even when demands vary frequently;  change actions and behaviors to best fit the situation based on new conditions, information or unexpected obstacles; adapt behavior effectively even when under stress or pressure

Organize and express ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; use professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately

Create clearly-written, organized documents and correspondence with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; write in a concise and precise form appropriate for technical documentation

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Thanks & Regards

 

Allan Thomas 
Seven Hills Software Technologies Inc.
Email: allan.t@shstinc.com
Office: (412) 450 1316 Ext 106; 

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