Job Description :
Company Overview:
Creating value by bringing together the right people to achieve results is our motto. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with us because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success.
Our client, one of world’s largest distributors of Healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks accomplished Linux Engineer.
* Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship *
Description:
The Linux Engineer will be responsible to day-to-day systems engineering duties (build/run) with a focus on Linux systems.
Defines, designs/architects, builds, implements and maintains Linux systems and servers; responsible for server administration and engineering.
Builds Linux servers and configures networks; both physical and virtual. Provides ongoing care/maintenance of servers, reviewing logs and managing issues.
Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the Linux system.
Manages load configuration of central data communication processor and makes recommendations for purchase or upgrade of data networks.
Coordinates terminal orders and cable installation, network system planning, installing, monitoring, testing, and servicing.
Negotiates and places orders with common carriers. Trains employees on system procedures and proper utilization.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Researches and starts to innovate and design solutions that may not be documented already.
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Lends assistance to lower level Linux Systems Administrators. Works on configurations, making suggestions and understanding how systems are integrated across platforms.
Partners with Product Development by offering ideas and suggestions to implement Linux systems. Regularly takes on-call assignments.
Requirements:
Detailed knowledge of Linux systems administration and the definition, design, and implementation of network communications and solutions.
Basic understanding of four or more Linux operating platforms; advanced skills and understanding of two or more platforms that are deployed and supported.
Subject matter expertise (specialist) in one platform and in one or more clustering technologies.
The engineer should be well-versed in Red Hat and derivatives (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Fedora): design, build, maintain, orchestrate, policy, and enterprise management.
In-depth knowledge of VMware ESX would be preferred as well as an operational understanding of Dell Poweredge servers.
Additional technologies: Veritas Netbackup, Spacewalk and/or RHN Satellite, Puppet and/or Chef, Docker and/or LXC, container orchestration.
In-depth understanding of enterprise authentication and authorization.
Working knowledge of scripting languages: (required) Bash, Python; (bonus) Ruby, Perl, Go.
Working knowledge of basic infrastructure services: SMTP, DNS, FTP, NTP, SSH, LDAP, Kerberos, TLS, SSL, HTTP, and SNMP.
Databases: MySQL, Oracle, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL.
Nice-to-have: C, C++, JavaScript/Node, HTML, PowerShell.
I''d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley.
If you''re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we''d like to work with you. We''re driven, people driven.
NOTE: Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening. Qualified candidates with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.