Systems Engineer with Strong Linux/Unix Knowledge

Seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems to work in a rapid development and release environment where quick analysis and creative problem solving abilities are a priority. The qualified professional will be responsible for the deployment, support, and stability of all  the client's custom designed business applications. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, good communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with others.
 

Responsibilities:
-  Performs application upgrades and updates during Change Control windows
-  Work with all departments to troubleshoot application issues
-  Analyze issue and event trends and provide insight to allow continuous improvement
-  Work closely with IT and non-IT associates to create, develop, and maintain service level agreements
-  Create and maintain up-to-date documentation for all supported systems
-  Support “on call” in a rotating schedule and put in extra hours as needed
 
 
 
Qualifications:
-  5 - 7 years of experience in a closely related role
-  Strong problem solving skills
-  Strong initiative and ability to work with moderate supervision
-  Ability to stay current with emerging technologies
-  Ability to quickly learn and support new applications and technologies
-  Proven ability to manage several small to mid-sized projects
-  Install and configure Linux/UNIX/Windows systems and software
-  Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux/Windows Operating systems
-  Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure Linux/UNIX/Windows system security through secure system 
   access, monitoring,   control, and routine security evaluations.
-  Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for related file systems, input/output systems,
   networking, clustering, storage, and applications.
-  Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all Linux/UNIX/Windows systems.
-  Monitor, test, and tune system performance
-  Recommend and execute modifications to Linux/UNIX/Windows systems in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and
   performance.
-  Create Linux/UNIX/Windows scripts as needed.
-  Working knowledge of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP
-  Working knowledge of Anti-Virus, Monitoring Solutions, Suns/HP/DELL Hardware