Linux Network Engineers

Linux Network Engineers

Thrive Networks, located in Concord, MA, is the premier provider of outsourced IT support for small and midsize businesses in the greater Boston area. Founded in 2000, Thrive has quickly and profitably grown into a 55-person market leader, and was named one of the 50 Best Companies to Work For by the Boston Business Journal for 2003 and 2005.
Thrive seeks Linux Network Engineers with 2 to 10 years experience to work within engineering teams to serve our growing client base. The Linux Network Engineer has primary responsibility for LAN/WAN project implementation and long-term client support, including heavy interaction with end-users in diverse computing environments. A Linux Network Engineer will have face-to-face one-on-one interaction with decision makers on a daily basis, and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in many different kinds of situations. Presentations to small customer groups may be required on some occasions.This position will require extensive travel, but it is all local travel around the meto area.

Linux Network Engineers are challenged on a daily basis working in an energetic, fast moving, collaborative, demanding & results-oriented work environment.

Minimum Technical Prerequisites for Linux Network EngineersA. Server Platform
Required: GNU / Linux
Also applicable: Solaris, *BSD, AIX, HP-UX, Windows NT / 2000 / 2003, Macintosh, Novell
1. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting
2. Configuration of file, print and remote access services
3. Administration of a Linux / Unix environment, including add/remove users and groups, configure file permissions, check system logs, configure and restore from backup, upgrade hardware and apply software patches.
4. Understanding of package management systems as well as building software distributed as source code
5. Installation of complex 3rd party applications
6. Management of email transfer agents including Sendmail, Exim, Postfix and/or QMail.B. Workstation
Required: XWindows (GNOME / KDE), Windows 2000 / XP
Troubleshooting and configuration
1. Installation, configuration and management of Linux / Unix windowing environments
2. Configuration of standard POP, IMAP, SMTP & Microsoft Exchange clients including Outlook and Outlook Express under Windows.
3. Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and customization office suite applications such as Microsoft Office and Open Office per customer preferences
4. Solid understanding of and ability to install, configure and test workstation hardware including video cards, modems, NICs, sound cards, hard drives, and handheld computers.C. Other Preferred Technical Knowledge
• Solid experience managing Linux / Unix systems via the command line.
• Solid understanding of and ability to configure TCP / IP and troubleshooting Internet connectivity
• Understanding of DNS services
• Experience with and understanding of routers and firewalls
• Experience and understanding of Samba, CUPS, NFS, NIS, LDAP
• Apache, MySQL and Postgres.
• Basic shell and/or PERL scripting expertise.
• Understanding of all aspects of networking, including cabling, switches, routers, VLANs, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
E. Other requirements
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to ensure complete resolution
• Takes a personal interest in, and responsibility for, quality of work they perform or are associated with
• Ability to pay close attention to detail while performing technically detailed tasks
• Ability to maintain a calm, effective demeanor during stressful situations
• Ability and willingness to recognize when it is necessary to ask for technical expertise from others without unnecessarily burdening other team members
• Ability to provide accurate time estimates for how long a task will take and the impact to all affected parties.
• Ability and willingness to constructively hold others accountable for their actions
• Understands that the success of individuals is measured by the success of their teams
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies through the use of self-study materials and intuition
• Ability to articulate technical information clearly and simply to non-technical people
• Enjoys helping people to the extent that no problem is considered mundane, no matter how simple the solution (i.e. -- Susie can't print)
• Is self-motivated and can be self-directed when necessary
• Enjoys sharing information, supporting others, and working on a team to achieve team goals

Maturity, reliability, trustworthiness, intelligence, and a desire to help the company prosper are important considerations.
Compensation shall be commensurate with skills and experience. This position is eligible to earn a bonus. Benefits are comprehensive and include medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, and 401k.Send resume to: [Click here for email]