Linux Administrator

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Linux Administrator for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Linux Administrator, you will be the Tier 1 / Tier 2 support of the Business systems in a 24x7 follow-the-sun model. This will entail alert management, OS troubleshooting, and working to restore service in a robust Enterprise Environment. This position is fully onsite and will require one weekend day a week (Tues-Sat or Thurs-Sun).

Responsibilities :

• Monitoring of Linux/Unix systems
• Troubleshooting of systems
• Alert Management
• Incident Management
• Working with clients across our Business Units to maintain and restore service
• Automation of activities through scripting and configuration management
• Working with Hardware teams to maintain the physical server estate
• Documentation of processes and procedures for the team

Required Skills :

• Experience in Red Hat Linux Administration
• 3+ years of Unix/Linux systems administration experience
• Strong core OS troubleshooting experience
• Scripting experience in Shell, Bash, Perl and/or Python
• Virtualization experience in VMware or OpenShift
• Networking knowledge/skills
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-grade server hardware such as HP and Dell rackmount servers
• Experience using remote management interfaces like Dell iDRAC, HP iLO, VMware vCenter/vSphere
• An automation-first mindset
• Incident management experience

Preferred Skills :

• Prior experience in the Financial Service Industry is a plus
• Prior Enterprise experience is a plus
• Relevant certifications are a strong plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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