Sr. Linux/Unix Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Linux
Unix
Virtualization
VMWare
Python
bash
shell scripting
AIX
Kubernetes
enterprise

Job Details

  • Deep and wide understanding of Linux and UNIX Operating Systems, Virtualization platforms, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management tools (example: Morpheus and Ansible) and strong familiarity with Oracle and/or SQL databases, VMWare and/or HyperV, as well as Kubernetes
  • Firm grasp of scripting techniques including Linux scripting language, Python, ksh, bash, shell scripting is highly desired
  • Strong working knowledge of security best practices for implementing highly secure Linux and UNIX solutions
  • Deep and wide understanding of the AIX Operating System and IBM licensed programs
  • Strong working knowledge of AIX security best practices
  • Very knowledgeable with configuration, administration and performance troubleshooting on UNIX systems, Power Systems Hardware including VIOs and HMCs.
  • Ideally, you have experience deploying and maintaining a Satellite patch solution and experience configuring and managing AD SPN objects on Linux servers using keytab files
  • Experience with configuration, administration and performance troubleshooting experience for Linux OS, Apache/tomcat, and database servers running on Linux.
  • Hands-on experience on Kubernetes, Satellite, REPOs, and Linux automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of Server hardening, system monitoring, performance tuning and process mapping.
  • Well in a fast paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong capabilities in empowering and enabling your team members and the ability to cross train and lead project efforts independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills to handle pressure and timeframes by defining clear deliverables, process improvements, and empower others with delegation and guidance
  • Strong communication skills that help convey unconventional ideas that well-grounded engineers need to be sold on
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered)
  • 10+ years of a managing Linux/ UNIX Operating Systems in an enterprise environment
  • 7+ years leading technical teams that solve complex problems and provide detailed technical and business analysis
  • Fundamental understanding of deploying and supporting Linux/UNIX servers in a highly available and fault tolerant enterprise level environment.
  • Delivery of fully integrated, automated, and deployable environment
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