Senior Tools Engineer - Linux, Shell, Perl, Python, VMWare, OS, ITSM,

Middlesex  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Senior Software/Tools Engineer - Linux, Shell, Perl, Python, VMWare, OS, ITSM, DNS is required by my client who is based in London.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

  • RHCT/RHCE or equivalent
  • CCNA or equivalent desirable
  • ITIL v3 Foundation desirable

Technical Expertise

  • Linux configuration and administration
  • Scripting (Shell/Perl/Python)
  • Clustering/High Availability
  • ESX/VMware
  • Network configuration, IP Addressing and routing
  • Network monitoring & management via SNMP
  • Good knowledge of ITIL v3
  • Experience of OS Management tools eg HP SA
  • Experience with ITSM tools (ticketing/CMDB)
  • Integration - web services, APIs
  • Good knowledge of DNS

Aptitude/Disposition

  • High levels of interpersonal skills.
  • Innovative, creative and imaginative approach to solutions design and problem management.
  • Generally adaptable approach, with ability to work under pressure.
  • Willingness to accommodate a wide variety of tasks and duties, not necessarily specified in job descriptions - flexibility to work requirements.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Willingness to work additional hours and adopt flexible patterns of work.

Job Purpose

  • Provide support to Tools Manager in the implementation of Cloud project with a dedicated toolset.
  • Contribute to design decisions around architecture underpinning device management and monitoring, authentication, DNS, ITSM ticketing, etc.
  • Assist with design and build of resilience (including clustering) of management tools.
  • Work on solutions to link tools using web services/API to ensure, for example, enrichment of monitoring events with CMDB data
  • Work with solutions architect to ensure robust management of complex Cloud environment
  • Work with network architect to build multi-site solution where toolset traffic is passed efficiently between various secure cells
  • Build, test and support live implementation of toolset systems
  • Provide input to decisions around functionality and resilience in conjunction with Head of Tools of Automation
  • Contribute to regular architecture reviews and other meetings and provide cover for Head of Tools of Automation

Knowledge

  • Technical knowledge of configuring and diagnosing network, storage and OS monitoring and management tools in an enterprise environment.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a proven record of service delivery in a demanding customer service environment.
  • A passion to support the customer base, showing a demonstrable understanding of the pressures and demands of a fast-moving technical environment.

Mercator IT Solutions provides services as an agency and an employment business

Start date
ASAP
Duration
3 months
From
Mercator IT Solutions
Published at
11.11.2014
Project ID:
805598
Contract type
Freelance
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