[gnhlug-jobs] Linux Sys Admin Contract - Bedford, MA

[Sheila Carme]

Linux Systems Administrator - Contract position

Bedford, MA

Please apply directly: careers at soundbite.com

 

Description: 

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform Red Hat Linux based server builds and administration
* Ongoing design planning, implementation, and maintenance of our
growing network infrastructure.
* Perform analysis and performance evaluation of the Linux computing
environment and identify methods to improve efficiency Perform Operating
System and Application Patch and Hot-Fix deployment technologies.
* Provide minor DB Support for critical business systems

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
* BS (CIS, CS or EE) or equivalent experience
* 5 to 7 years experience in a System Administration capacity, working
with Networking and Server technical infrastructures. 
* Expertise in Unix/Linux servers and operating systems as well as some
basic understanding of Windows Active Directory/Operating Systems
* Basic Ethernet Internetworking knowledge 

Competencies and Attributes:
* WebLogic, Apache, Oracle knowledge and support. 
* Experience in working in team-orientated environments.
* Demonstrated experience with larger networking practices and
infrastructure are a plus.
* Working knowledge of Linux/Unix based operating systems (particularly
Red Hat).
* Demonstrated basic understanding of TCP/IP and Ethernet
inter-networked environments.
* Understanding of Apache, sendmail, and bind DNS are essential.
* Familiarity with Systems Administration duties such as disk storage
management , memory, hardware and software configuration.
* Ability to take direction and feedback from others.
* History of providing and adhering to *best practices* processes and
procedures in a documented format.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment.
* Demonstrate an ability to make decisions that ensure quick resolution
of events and to provide recommendations and expertise to enhance system
performance and availability.
* Demonstrated customer service skills and expertise in communicating
with internal and external customers about the extent of an issue and a
realistic timeline for resolution.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines
and objectives.
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

The following skills are a plus:
* Database Management (Oracle/MySQL)
* Weblogic
* VMware
* Red Hat clustering experience.
* Experience with Nagios, MRTG, and Cacti.



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