This job is 75%remote (must attend meetings as needed) client is located in Clemson, SC
Our direct client has an opening for a Linux Administrator 11154-1
This position is up to 15 months, with the option of extension, and is in Clemson, SC Hrs/Wk: 37.50
Work Location: Computer Court: Anderson, SC 29625
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: MANAGES SYSTEMS SOFTWARE. PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING, INSTALLING, AND USING OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SUBSYSTEMS FOR MISSION CRITICAL SYSTEMS.
40% - SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO CREATE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM SOFTWARE ON MISSION CRITICAL SYSTEMS. TUNE SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. TRACK SYSTEM CAPACITY. ENSURE SYSTEM STABILITY. 35% - COLLABORATE AND LIAISE WITH OTHER UNITS AND SERVE AS A TECHNICAL RESOURCE AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT. 15% - CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS REQUIRED. 10% - TRAIN AND ADVISE LESS SKILLED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMERS AND PROVIDE EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR OTHERS.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF LINUX, UNIX, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. ABILITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENSURE PROPER OPERATION, FUNCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE. ABILITY TO WORK IN A HIGHLY REGULATED HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT.
RHCT, RHCE, OR SIMILAR LINUX CERTIFICATIONS HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
GOOD SCRIPTING, PROGRAMMING, AND AUTOMATION ABILITIES.
THREE TO FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A MIXED LINUX AND WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A VMWARE OR OTHER CLOUD BASED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT.
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS (WRITTEN AND ORAL), ADAPTABILITY, SELF-MOTIVATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYTICAL THINKING, TIME MANAGEMENT, ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT, CUSTOMER FOCUSED, DETAIL ORIENTED, TEAM PLAYER
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): REDHAT BASED LINUX LINUX SALTSTACK (OR OTHER CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SUCH AS ANSIBLE OR PUPPET) BASH PROGRAMMING PYTHON PROGRAMMING GIT VMWARE VMWARE VSAN SPLUNK/ELASTICSEARCH OR SIMILAR LOGGING TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS
REQUIRED EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND EXPERIENCE WITH ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEM.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years Linux Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years Unix Shell Scripting Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years Additional Skills: REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF LINUX, UNIX, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. ABILITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENSURE PROPER OPERATION, FUNCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE. ABILITY TO WORK IN A HIGHLY REGULATED HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT.
RHCT, RHCE, OR SIMILAR LINUX CERTIFICATIONS HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
GOOD SCRIPTING, PROGRAMMING, AND AUTOMATION ABILITIES.
THREE TO FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A MIXED LINUX AND WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A VMWARE OR OTHER CLOUD BASED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT.
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS (WRITTEN AND ORAL), ADAPTABILITY, SELF-MOTIVATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, ANALYTICAL THINKING, TIME MANAGEMENT, ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT, CUSTOMER FOCUSED, DETAIL ORIENTED, TEAM PLAYER
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
REDHAT BASED LINUX LINUX SALTSTACK (OR OTHER CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SUCH AS ANSIBLE OR PUPPET) BASH PROGRAMMING PYTHON PROGRAMMING GIT VMWARE VMWARE VSAN SPLUNK/ELASTICSEARCH OR SIMILAR LOGGING TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS By replying to this job advertisement, I agree I want to receive additional job advertisements from Focused HR Solutions, including email, phone and mail to the contact information I am submitting. I consent to Focused HR Solutions, its affiliates, third parties and partners processing my personal data for these purposes and as described in the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at anytime.
Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.