Linux (Red Hat) Administrator-Bedford MA

[Lori Hitchcock]

Hello Blu,

I have the following position open in Bedford, MA.  This is a perm
position with salary+bonus+benefits.  Please email me your resume if
you are interested.  Thanks.

High level Linux systems administrator with at least 2 years Linux
(Red Hat preferred) experience in a commercial IT
environment. Expertise required includes system installation,
configuration and administration, system monitoring and implementing
new technology solution designs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

	- Monitor and troubleshoot new & existing systems to support
	- Implement key automation tools for streamlining workflow and systems management
	- Provide first line support for end-user requests and response to automated alerts.
	- Assist users with problem resolution and answer system usage questions
	- Configure and build new Linux images for production and development use.
	- Perform daily system health and capacity checks to comply with IT practices.
	- Maintain documentation of systems configurations and procedures.
	- Work collaboratively with other systems administration and network staff.
	- Work collaboratively with development, QA and other
          administrators to develop and implement improved deployment
          practices.
	- Monitor the availability of patches and updates, evaluate
          the importance to our environment and schedule installations
          accordingly.
	- Work with users to schedule application of patches, software
          updates and hardware upgrades.
	- Work with the Business Continuity Team to refine and test
          disaster recovery systems and procedures.
	- Work with hardware and software vendors to resolve hardware
          outages and software defects.
	- Keep current with latest Linux hardware and software
          technology, and evaluate technologies as needed.
	- Future 7x24 on-call rotation for support of production
          systems required.

Experience and Skills:

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

	- The key criteria is continuous experience as a Linux systems
          administrator preferably in a large scale Linux
          mission-critical environment where best IT practices are
          followed.
	- Experience administering open-source components including
          Tomcat /Apache, MySQL, CVS, GCC, gnu, java, SSH, perl
          modules
	- Red Hat / RPM experience
	- NAS/SAN experience a plus.
	- Remote (network) installation, system monitoring experience.
	- Scripting (Bash, perl, Python) experience a plus
	- Solaris experience a plus.
	- Ability to develop, maintain and follow established
          procedures
	- Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server a plus.
	- Experience with Veritas products a plus
	- Experience and knowledge of DNS and TCP/IP fundamentals
          required.
	- Knowledge of Directory services software a plus.
	- Proven Ability in the identification and resolution
          complicated systems problems
	- Experience researching and recommending technology solutions


Lori Hitchcock 
Sr. Technical Recruiter

New Age Software Services Corp.
20 Mary E Clark Dr., Unit 9
Hampstead, NH 03841
lori-OTmeQDHiWgSWd6l5hS35sQ at public.gmane.org
603-329-9327  x210
603-329-5410 (fax)