UNIX Administrator with Oracle Linux Experience (Onsite - Philadelphia, PA)

UNIX Administrator with Oracle Linux Experience (Onsite - Philadelphia, PA)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the skills sets mentioned and experience for one of our clients within the gas utility industry, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW). This is an Onsite role in Philadelphia, PA.

Position Summary/Key Responsibilities:

•        Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and system software.

•        Troubleshoots and resolves problems and outages.

•        Develops, configures, and maintains Hitachi/Pure storage system.

•        Monitors and maintains SAN/NAS devices.

•        Assists in resolution of hardware/software platform problems in complex, multi-layered environments.

•        Analyzes the impact of software changes across other functional units.

•        Assigns system logon passwords, perform password resets, add new users and revoke inactive accounts.

•        Maintains system logs and system software installation media.

•        Maintains library of documentation for system software.

•        Maintains space utilization statistics, forecasts future space requirements.

•        Implements and manages systems to proactively monitor infrastructure.

•        Responsible for preparation, documentation and participation in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity initiatives. This includes the routine maintenance of offsite documentation and media required for the recovery process as well as preparation for and participation in Disaster Recovery tests and post-test reporting.

•        Out-of-hours and on-call obligations are to be anticipated in normal operations.

Required Experience/Skills/Education:

·       8 years of relevant experience required.

·       Excellent knowledge in HP-UX Operating Systems v11.11 and 11.31 as well as network protocols and topologies.

·       Solid skills in Linux/UNIX file systems, command line and Shell scripts.

·       Supports tunes and validates Linux/UNIX operating systems.

·       Expert knowledge in Oracle Linux.

·       HP UNIX and Linux Certification desired.

·       Strong knowledge of Nagios.

·       Strong knowledge of Puppet or automation tools.

·       Expert knowledge with fundamental storage, object, block, file, and database activities.

·       Knowledge of HP AIRES and HP ServiceGuard.

·       Strong familiarity with HP hardware including C7000 Chassis, Integrity Blades and Virtual Connect hardware.

·       Solid, broad knowledge of server and network technologies as well as related applications and desktop technologies.

Other Job Specifications:

• Employment Type: W2 only. NO C2C, NO 1099.
• Contracting Period: 12 month contracting opportunity with the potential for extension.
• Job Location: Onsite - Philadelphia, PA.
• Contract Rate: $50 - $55/hr. on W2.
• Interview Process: Phone/Video/In-person Interviews.

Salary : $50 - $55