Linux Engineer

[Kenny Lussier]

Hi All,

I'm cross-posting to discuss and -jobs. Please send all resumes to
hr_resumes at litle.com. We are a self-recruiting company, so this is for
direct applicants only. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Thanks,
Kenny



Linux Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to join Litle & Co.’s Infrastructure
team. Litle has many exciting projects planned for the future, driving a
requirement to add to our services team.

The projects identified for 2009 and beyond underscore Litle’s commitment to
continuous technology upgrades in support of an infrastructure that requires
unprecedented scalability. Systems availability and a focus on security are
cornerstone ideals that Litle excels at. This allows Litle to provide a
range of high quality services that not only meet, but exceed our customers’
expectations.

Responsibilities include Linux system design, builds, and maintenance, as
well as network and application-level troubleshooting.  You will also be
responsible for system and network level performance monitoring / tuning and
other tasks associated with comprehensive systems support for the Linux
server environments supporting RDBMS applications.

The ideal candidate will rely on extensive experience and judgment to
maintain a robust and stable environment for development, testing and
production servers.

Responsibilities:

•    Work with team members and the Director of Network & System Services to
develop strategic technical solutions.
•    Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and desktop
systems.
•    Upgrade and apply patches to Linux systems.
•    Document processes and system configurations.
•    Utilize defined processes and policies, including change management
controls.
•    Install and configure servers and desktops for specific application
needs.
•    Apply best practices in the application of systems and network security
to all deployments.
•    Coordinate with technical staff members to diagnose system and network
related failures.
•    Develop tools to automate administrative or other tasks and offer
efficient and scalable solutions to meet the demands of administering
servers and applications in an enterprise environment.
•    Support personnel in user set-up or system related issues and problems.
•    Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the
Director of Network & System Services.
Qualifications:

•    Must have at least 6 years of experience administering Linux systems in
a production capacity.
•    Proven experience with RedHat Enterprise environments.
•    Proven skills in architecting Linux systems including design,
deployment and maintenance.
•    Proven experience in tuning kernel parameters to support application
and systems needs to optimize performance.
•    Experience with configuring and supporting Linux systems, supporting
RDBMS software.
•    Experience with an RDBMS, preferably DB2.
•    Excellent scripting skills with an administrative language required.
•    Working knowledge of backup software, backup and recovery strategies
and best practices.
•    Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and systems, including
routing and switching products and system interactions.
•    Deep understanding of best-practices for systems and network security.
•    Expertise with clustering or high-availability solutions.
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Proven ability to work in a team environment.
•    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within a dynamic
environment.
•    Keen attention to detail.
•    High levels of self-motivation and self-directedness.
•    Availability for after-hours work on a periodic basis.
•    Willingness to share required 24/7 on-call rotation responsibilities.
•    Continued awareness of developing and emerging technologies with a
willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
•    BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
•    RedHat RHCE certification preferred.
•    Experience in virtualization technologies and solutions a plus.
•    SAN, NAS and DAS experience including FCAL.
•    Experience with HTML, PERL, CGI, database application integration, and
security (Intranet, authentication, authorization, etc.) preferred.
•    Working knowledge of Apache and Tomcat.
•    Experience with firewall systems, network and server security.
•    Database administration experience.
•    Application and system integration within cross-platform environments.
•    Previous usage of monitoring and trending systems.
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