Description
Senior Linux Systems Administrator
W2 Only
6 Month Contract Position
San Jose,CA
Our client is looking for a strong, architect level system administrator specializing in Linux. This candidate should not only be able to maintain today's infrastructure but guide the lab to a more scaleable and efficient future. In essence, this candidate would be THE technical
backstop for all lab services and engineering issues.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Define the vision and path for lab processes and infrastructure
- Mentor the less senior members to execute on this vision
- Monitor and provide guidance on networking, SAN, and system architecture
- Define and follow standards and best practices for server and operating system builds.
- Create and maintain detailed up-to-date technical documentation
- Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution activities with other support teams and engineers.
- Produce Root Cause Analysis findings that focus on recommendations to learn from and avoid problem recurrence
- Respond to end-user help requests and trouble tickets
- Always look for opportunities to automate or streamline current lab processes, reinvent the wheel!
Knowledge Skills: BSCS or equivalent
- 8+ years experience as a Sr. Linux Administrator
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively across large organizations.
- Enthusiasm for helping a team set and achieve goals
- Working experience with MySQL and/or Postgresql, especially related to operational support (replication, backup, etc)
- Working knowledge of networking issues, physical layer and Layer 3
- Strong knowledge in Perl, and Bash
- Knowledge of PXE booting PCs over the network
- Strong Knowledge in Redhat Enterprise Linux, RPM build environment, Shell Scripting, networking, RAID management, kickstart installations and server administration
- Experience in High performance computing, benchmarking, and Kernel tuning
- Experience with various hardware components including storage and networking
- Strong problem solving skills: innovation, collaboration, analysis, inductive reasoning
- Experience administering Linux in a production networked environment
- Familiarity with server virtualization technologies (Vmware)* Excellent customer focus, team integration, and positive attitude
- Capable of managing multiple projects and integrating new project requirements effectively
- Experience managing Servers remotely in a distributed environment
- Hands-on experience with large storage systems, especially EMC
- Experience with SAN environment, especially Brocade
- Expert level knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP Networking
- Strong experience operating and troubleshooting common applications such as Apache, tomcat, Sendmail, postfix, tinyDNS, BIND
- Experience with network management tools including SNMP, IDS/IPS
- Familiar with Windows and Linux integration (LDAP/AD, DNS, SAMBA)
- OS Imaging deployment a strong plus
- Experience defining policies and administering enterprise level production backup software (Networker preferred) for physical and virtual Servers
Qualified candidates only please apply online or send Resume directly Thanks and good luck in your job search.