Systems Engineer

Missouri  ‐ Onsite
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Systems Engineer Creve Coeur, MO

Role Description:

A contract vacancy exists for an Implementation engineer in the Platform Group Operations Implementation Team
Specifically this role will involve working/assisting on deploying various projects currently being implemented by the Platform Group Operation's team. 
The position will require the successful candidate to be able to multi task across numerous initiatives related to new and existing projects utilizing Linux and Windows technical skills. This position requires the selected engineer to show initiative in creative technical problem solving individually and to work collaboratively with different teams such as Storage Management and Network Management to implementing technical IT solutions. Collaboration is required with other teams to create and document processes and procedures related to the IT solution for ongoing support and maintenance. As such, the candidate will need to prioritise and manage work load accordingly, to deliver to schedule the key parts or tasks assigned to them in support of the project and timeline
An advantage for the successful candidate to have is experience in both Linux (Oracle 5.x/6.x) and Windows operating systems. Primary skill set will be Linux.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide your input while building a number of medium to large scale production environments and helping to create new product offerings for our customers.
The role is focused on implementing applications and OS utilities and Middleware above the base OS install rather than OS installation and administration. Linux/Windows based application work involves deploying application via self written scripts and/or automated deployment methods, testing and configuring the application, associated monitoring, and configuring the application to run with restricted permissions to TR standards.

Core Technical Skills:
Strong working knowledge on Oracle Linux 5.x/6.x..
Linux Application Configuration and installation.
Bash and PERL or PYTHON
Web server technologies such as IIS/Apache/Tomcat/Jboss.
Excellent understanding of IP Networking and Firewall technologies and load balancing methodologies. 

Advantageous Technical Skills:
Automated patch deployment.
Knowledge of application monitoring and performance tools.
Architecture and design of fault tolerant and resilient applications.
Knowledge/appreciation of virtual infrastructure technologies such as VMware.
Knowledge of HP and Dell commercial rack mount and blade technologies

Advantageous Qualifications:
Oracle Linux Sys Admin or Equivalent to Red Hat  and/or Oracle linux administrator certified associate
Microsoft certification (MCP)/(MCSE)/(MCSA).

Functional Skills:
Produce service documentation for support to the required high standard.
The ability to follow standards and processes (such as change and release management) is a must for this role.
ITIL Based release management/change process.

Soft Skills:
Ability to bring a non-technical user's perspective to the documentation process.
Ability to collaborate with large groups/teams and individually with minimum supervision.
Prioritise and mange work load accordingly to achieve the required deadlines
The successful candidates will possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills.
A background in a busy operational or service delivery environment would also be advantageous.
Work with flexible start times as the candidate may be required to take an occasional conference call outside of local work hours of 8am-5pm

Manager is looking for focus on local candidates for the first round of resumes. Manager will conduct phone interviews first then move to face-to-face interviews.

Top skills -
1. Linux 5.x/6.x.
2. Understanding of IP Networking
3. Windows administration experience.

'Nice to have' skills:
1. Tomcat
2. Shell Scripting
3. Linux security experience.
4. Experience with device drivers
5. Familiarity with open source search technologies

Start date
n.a
From
Azule Staffing
Published at
27.09.2014
Project ID:
782241
Contract type
Freelance
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