Overview
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Skills
RED HAT
RHEL
ANSIBLE
UNIX
AIX
Job Details
DPP is seeking a Unix Server Analyst for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level public trust security clearance.
Work arrangement:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Kenny at to learn more about this position (#25-00295).
Work arrangement:
- Hybrid: At least 3 days/week onsite, and as needed
- W2 position; 12 months
- Must be eligible to earn a low-level security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship.
- Unix OS
- Linux RHEL 8 or higher
- AIX
- DataPower applications
- Ansible, Centrify, Splunk, GitHub
- OpenShift
- AWS
- zLinux
- VMware
- The *nix Server Analyst provides operational support and maintenance for the Unix platform that supports various business applications.
- There are currently 700 Unix servers in the environment.
- Ansible automation experience is highly desired in this role.
- 6 years of server or other job-related experience.
- Preferred: 7 years of experience working in infrastructure/server environments performing analysis (hardware and/or software), planning, and implementation.
- CompTIA A+
- Network+
- Security+
- Focuses on server operations across multiple platforms with concentration in providing functional and empirical technical analysis related to the server infrastructure.
- Analyzes server workload, including traffic and utilization trends. Provides analytical support to team members throughout the development and implementation process. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. May provide training on hardware and/or software use.
- Compiles and analyzes operational data and directs tests to assist in establishing standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes. Tests and verifies servers and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
- Confers with technical specialists and consults specifications to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system(s). Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance or on new technology to determine installation requirements.
- Ensures compliance with audit requirements. Addresses vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Anticipates and mitigates problems to integrity the security of the system. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems.
- Monitors server performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation.
- Keeps knowledge and skills updated to keep up with rapid advancements in server technology.
- Advanced technical knowledge of server, communications, and related hardware and software.
- Strong understanding of technical problems and solutions in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment.
- Proficiency with server technologies and platforms. Excellent problem analysis of server systems.
- Able to gather information, analyze information and troubleshoot various server problems.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people. Strong customer service skills.
- Strong knowledge of common server analysis, monitoring and security utilities.
- Strong understanding of relevant server hardware and software.
- Attention to detail, ability to effectively communicate with peers and partner IT teams, ability to pivot to multiple tasks, strong troubleshooting skills.
- RAID Storage experience and solid network experience related to custom server configurations.
- The Team provides Unix infrastructure products and services built and maintained to customer specific requirements. This is achieved through life cycle management which includes administration, security management, operational support, and strategic planning.
- The team strives to provide excellent customer support, operational efficiencies, and technological insight. They support the I/S vision by providing our customers with a secure and reliable environment that limits downtime and meets contractual SLAs, thereby helping them achieve their business strategy.
- They support over 300 technologies across three different Unix OS types and utilize In-Place Upgrades to improve operational efficiency.
- Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
- OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
- OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Kenny at to learn more about this position (#25-00295).
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level public trust security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D
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