Description
Join the Software Specialists Winning Team! We have an exciting opening for a Sr Server Analyst - Linux with a progressive client in Columbia, SC. This is a (1 Year) Opportunity. Excellent communication skills required.
This is a W2 contract opportunity
- Competitive Salary Structure
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k)
Job Description:
.*Ideal candidate will have strong and focused experience with RedHat Linux not just all flavors of Unix.
Candidates must have current knowledge of Linux systems. AIX and SUN knowledge is desirable. The holder of this position will work with a team of engineers who work with all three operating systems. Must be able to function well as part of team. Must work well in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Correct technical problems within defined SLAs. Analyze root cause and permanently correct. Document incidents.
- Perform server checks prior to server deployment to the network.
- Configure and maintain server systems using industry best practices.
- Secure Servers.
- Monitor server performance.
- Replace hardware as needed.
- Minimize risk to the business by monitoring potential hardware failures and employing appropriate mitigation.
- Ensure Servers are backed up according to business needs.
- Devise and implement solutions to automate manual processes.
- Have knowledge and experience in Scripting in all Unix environments.
- Follow defined change management process.
- Transfer technical knowledge to others.
- Work a flexible schedule. May be required to work Sunday through Thursday. Will be required to work overtime when needed.
- If required, can get to the office within 1 hour of being called.
Desired:
- Ability to identify and patch application software - Oracle, WebSphere, SNA, ConnectDirect, Weblogic, DB2
- Experience Red Hat Linux (required)
- Exposure to Kickstart
- Experience with replacement of user serviceable hardware components
- Familiarity with TSM and TDP backup/restore/configuration from a client perspective
Candidate Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent Required
3 Years Solaris 9 and 10 Administration and Patching Nice to have
7 Years RedHat Linux Administration and Patching Required
3 Years AIX (5L) Administration and Patching Nice to have
4 Years Large IT Shop Experience Required
3 Years SAN (IBM and Hitachi ) and Multipathing Required
2 Years IBM DS4000 and DS8000 Storage Arrays Required
4 Years x86 Required
3 Years LVM, SVM, VxVM Required
Knowledge of Security Scanning and Remediation Tools - SRR, Altiris Highly Desired
3 Years Proficient in Scripting Highly desired
3 Years SPARC and POWER Nice to have
2 Years Red Hat Clustering Required
Must be comfortable with process ambiguity.