On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr UNIX Administrator for a contract opportunity. This resource can be based in either Durham, NC or Dallas, TX.
- Directly supporting new, and existing customers, including:
- UNIX or Linux systems design, architecture, and support.
- Support and maintain an active disaster recovery plan.
- Ability to identify and automate processes.
- Expert understanding of UNIX/Linux internals.
- Occasions of afterhours work, always on-call as 2nd/3rd level support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work productively in cooperation with others on a consistent basis.
- Respond positively to direction and criticism of performance.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- UNIX or Linux Certification desired.
- 8+ years overall IT experience
- 5+ years with UNIX/Linux
- Proven sills’ with UNIX ( At least two required AIX, Solaris, HPUX )
- Proven skill’s with LINUX ( At least two required Suse, RHEL, OEL, CentOS, Ubuntu )
- Experience building physical, & virtual systems using ( OVM, LPAR(s), Zones, VMWare/VSphere )
- Experience working with IBM Hardware utilizing an HMC, & redundant VIO Server ‘s
- Strong understanding of patch management across UNIX, & Linux systems.
- Experience with UNIX/Linux monitoring tools.
- ITIL processes, & procedures
- Experience working with Storage Area Networks.
- Experience supporting remote locations.
- Scripting experience in Shell, or Perl desired.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with internal/external customers.
- Leadership skills to guide, and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
- Ability to lead, and work as a team.
6 months with potential for extension and possible conversion to permanent