Operations Consultant - Redhat Linux.

Slough  ‐ Onsite
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Keywords

Description

Redhat Linux, R&D, Unix, HP Data, ITIL, EMC, HP storage.

We are urgently seeking an Operations Consultant to work in Slough.

The main objective of the role is to provide effective support within our clients growing Linux server estate. The initiation of certain key projects will result in the introduction of a large number of Linux systems and therefore there is a requirement for additional resource to manage them.

The job will however require the candidate to be proficient in managing all of the various hardware solutions and operating systems managed by the team.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Essential -
  • Redhat Linux.
  • Ability to work effectively on their own or as part of a team.
  • Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
  • Change, incident and problem management skills.
  • Ability to communicate and co-ordinate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Ability to think pro-actively and look at methods to improve efficiencies within the environment.
  • Results focused with sound decision making skills.


Advantage -
  • Experience of working in R&D environments and knowledge of grid computing.
  • EMC storage management. Solutions enabler, Unisphere, Control Centre.
  • AIX, HP-UX and Solaris.
  • Project management skills.


EXPERIENCE:

Essential -
  • Five years of experience working within large environments supporting mission critical Unix/Linux systems.
  • Experience of supporting Unix/Linux systems within in a 24 x 7 environment.
  • Experience of HP Data protector backup software or similar management tools.
  • Understanding of network principles and protocols.
  • Experience in writing high quality technical documentation.
  • Understanding of storage concepts.
  • Operational experience within ITIL framework.


Advantage -
  • Experience of managing EMC and HP storage technology.


HOURS OF WORK:

08:30 - 17:00 (shift pattern may alter). On-call on a 6 week rotation.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
  • Salary - £38,000 - £43,000
  • Defined Contribution Pension (employee 4%, employer 8.5%)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance depending on grade
  • 4 x Life Assurance
  • Flexible benefits allowance £35 per month
Start date
04/2014
From
Proteus Europe
Published at
25.03.2014
Project ID:
683917
Contract type
Permanent
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