Synergis/Alpharetta, GA
Our client in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Red Hat Linux Administrator for an exciting opportunity. As a Red Hat Linux Administrator you will be expected to serve as a team member in OES Team in a complex, mission-critical computing environment supporting primarily Red Hat Linux and with some Solaris. The work associated with this position will be divided evenly between new projects and support activities.
Responsibilities:
Must be able to work in a fast-paced 24x7 environment with on-call duties;
Will be expected to interface with customers, business partners, third-party suppliers/vendors, internal IT application programmers, and internal business contacts for both new development and problem determination/resolution
Assist in designing, implementing, and supporting the corporate Linux/Solaris architecture as required for installed and proposed systems; act as a resource as needed during critical system outages to provide management with business impact information necessary to make decisions; assure the highest levels of stability, integrity, reliability, security, and availability of the Open Enterprise Services environment under his/her responsibility
Will adhere to the established change control policies and prescribed procedures
Will produce documentation and procedures regarding the proper use and operation of the corporate Open Enterprise Services infrastructure; correct reported problems with software and communication interfaces under his/her responsibility; utilize a problem management tool to track open tickets and follow up to resolution and closure; and execute special projects or other related duties as required
Will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills for the purposes of requirements gathering and coordination with other technical teams, business partners, and third party vendors
Must be sensitive when introducing new technologies to internal/external business partners but have the conviction to push through technologies that are in the best interests of the company
Experience/Skills required:
3+ years of Red Hat Linux 5/6 administration (mid to advanced level)
3+ years of hardware diagnosis and repair (preferably HP)
3+ years of Unix Shell Scripting experience
Operating System Clustering (preferably Red Hat)
Virtualization (preferably Red Hat on VMWare)
Red Hat Satellite Server
Kickstart System Deployment
Configuration Management
System Monitoring (Tivoli or Nagios)
Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) Server Side configuration and concepts
Experience with load balancing technology and concepts
Change Management (HPSM preferred)
Education: 4-year College Degree preferably in Information Systems or Computer Science
Synergis offers comprehensive benefit plans to our consultants, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance. We also PAY up to 70% of the base medical coverage cost for employee only.
For immediate consideration for the Red Hat Linux Administrator, in Atlanta, GA please forward your resume.
Synergis is a woman-owned company that serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognitions by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 10 years. For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website.
Synergis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Employment Type: Contract
Other Pay Info: Great Compensation
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