Job Description :
Position- Senior Unix Engineer - need local who can appear for an in
person interview
Location- New York
Duration- Long Term Contract
Interview Mode: Phone followed by an in person.
Job description-
Primary role and responsibilities include support for Unix, and
Virtualization along with network, and storage running on diversified
hardware, including daily administrative functions, diagnosing and resolving
issues, doing installations, configurations and automation.
Working with new and alternate Linux distros and open-source technologies
e.g. CentOS, CoreOS, Open stack as needed to support innovation, research
and evaluation activities
Maintaining accurate and updated run-book operational documentation on all
technologies used, to allow incoming engineering and operations staff to
understand how to operate the technology, and contrasting to existing
production technology solutions
Offset hours or weekend support as needed Skills Required: As this role is
very technical and requires a high degree of complex stakeholder management,
the skills of the individual are paramount to the success of the role.
The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background, with an
understanding of the industry, and skills in the development of
infrastructure strategies in an environment that may often have conflicting
business and technical requirements:
Required Technical Skills (all necessary)
10 year Expert level experience with Linux RHEL kernel and Driver level
performance and tuning, Hardware Architecture including disk, nic, hba, cpu,
memory and OS certification including vcs clustering, volume management,
file systems, configuring networks and storage services
5 year Strong programming experience developing infrastructure applications
using
Python, Perl.
5 year Virtualization experience using esxi, networking and san storage
5 year hands-on Experience in the areas of innovation, research, evaluation
and implementation of next generation, open-source, and cloud based
technologies, tools.
2-3 years Project management experience to lead and manage independently.
2-3 years Data Center management experience DCIM, ITAM, IMAC, Logistics and
Asset life-cycle management.
Strong analytical, diagnosing , troubleshooting and problem-solving skills,
including skills to take on new technologies and to work with EI SME as
necessary
Experience with End user client operations support, Ticketing systems,
change management processes and providing general, project and engagement
specific end-user support
Intermediate level experience supporting SAN storage, windows
servers/desktops and Networking.
Required General skills:
Attitude to self-learn, contribute and diversify across multiple
technologies.
Detail-oriented, self-starter and able to work both independently and in a
team environment
Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated by experience in implementing,
configuring, administering, and testing computer systems.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks with
minimal supervision despite rapidly changing priorities
Excellent communication skills, proven track record dealing with customers
as well as senior management
Motivation to see the job through to completion, even if it requires working
late occasionally