Linux/Unix Administrator

Job Details:
Position: Linux/Unix Administrator
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 months with possible extensions

Job type - Hybrid, Minimum 3 days a week (Onsite).
Interview - Onsite / Virtual
In-Person Interview is required.

Responsibilities include:

Installing, configuring, and maintain Linux servers and system software.
Troubleshoots and resolves problems and outages.
Develop, configure, and maintain Hitachi/Pure storage system
Monitor and maintain SAN/NAS devices
Assists in resolution of hardware/software platform problems in complex, multi-layered environment.
Analyzes 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, forecast future space requirements.
Implements and manages system 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.

Minimum skill and experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

HP UNIX and Linux Certification desired.

Expert knowledge in Oracle Linux

Strong knowledge of Nagios

Strong knowledge Puppet or automation tools

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

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

Knowledge of HP AIRES and HP Service Guard.

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.

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

Supports tunes and validates Linux/UNIX operating systems.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.26 - $62.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• In-Person Interview is required.

Experience:

• Linux/Unix: 8 years (Required)
• Nagios: 3 years (Required)
• Puppet or automation tools: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $62