Linux - Systems Administrator

Purpose: Technical Environment: 16 LINUX Servers, 100+ Windows Servers (co-located); iSeries AS/400s; High Availability, Automation
Failsafe, PC's, Laptops, Thin Clients, Lotus Domino and Enterprise Security ***USING LINUX-SUSE, help configure and install Open Source Applications: APACHE, SPAM ASSASSIN, POSTFIX, SQUID and SAMBA.

What would attract a candidate to your company? Long term growth in a stable technology environment, the ability to work on multiple technologies in a professional environment.
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Why do you have this need? The Client's IT Dept has multiple web initiatives coming up and utilizing LINUX technology for the
web infrastructure/E-Commerce projects is their focus.

Job Description:The System Administrator for LINUX is a member of the Client's Technical Services Team that is responsible for the support, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Enterprise Linux infrastructure.

Team Environment:
Travel Required: No
Typical Work Hours: 7am-4pm OT Hours:
Vacation:
On Call: Yes, How Often? Rotating Schedule

Bonus: Benefits: 401k, Health, Stock Opt, Vision

Technical skills: (Prioritize importance most to least) Previous LINUX experience in a "BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT", preferably experience at the Enterprise level (junior to mid level experience). Strong knowledge of LINUX and Open Source related topics, firewalls, scripting, WAN/LAN, iSeries and Client Support

Other skills: (management experience, communication skills, problem solving skills, presentation skills, multi-tasking, etc.) ABSOLUTELY
MUST HAVE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND A DESIRE TO BECOME A TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL....NOT A LINUX CODER WHO ONLY WANTS TO WORK ON LINUX!!! *Good team player, willing to work extra hours on occasion, provide good documentation and have an EXCELLENT attitude.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The System Administrator for Linux is a member of the team responsible for the support, maintenance and trouble shooting of the Enterprise Linux infrastructure. In addition, the team is also responsible for the Clients (PCs, Laptops, Thin Clients),Windows Servers, Lotus Domino, and Enterprise Security.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Help configure and install Enterprise Linux Servers.

Help configure and install Open Source applications such as Apache, Spam Assassin, Postfix, Squid, and Samba.

Monitor infrastructure performance, statistics and utilization to ensure Servers operate within the standards set by department management.

Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of this position.

Participate in the Technical Services On-Call Schedule in accordance with the interdepartmental Service Level Agreement(SLA).

Research and stay abreast network hardware and software which is potentially useful to the client.

Maintain IS Knowledge Base Entries that cover topics in a manner that enable the members of Technical Services and Systems Support to answer and correct common problems.


REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field is desired. A minimum of four years of related experience is required, two years should include knowledge of Linux and Open Source related concepts preferably in an ENTERPRISE environment. Working knowledge of Windows Servers, Lotus Domino, Firewalls, Scripting, WAN/LAN, iSeries and Client Support are desired.Classification:Full-TimeCompensation:
50,000.00 YearJoin TEKsystems© and get your career on the fast track. As the nation's premier technology execution company, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented technical professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our technical professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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Enterprise Linux Infrastructure, Windows Servers, Lotus Domino, Enterprise SecurityContact Information
Contact:Smothers,Jessica L