Friday, June 25, 2010

Jr Linux Administrator

Provide Network/System backups, making sure data can be restored,
data is encrypted, tapes are moved offsite.
Making sure that the UPS and generator are up and running
Documenting any moves, adds, and changes within the data center,
such as server moves, builds, deployments, maintenance windows
Installing patches on Server (Windows Server 2003 and Linux and Unix
based systems)
Assist with application deployment, repair failed hardware

In addition this person must be very organized and would like someone that likes to experiment with different technology, must be very creative.
Top 4 Skill Sets:
1) Linux Administration, specifically installing, troubleshooting
configurations within applications, must understand Unix scripting for
automation such as Perl or bash.
2). Must be familiar with enterprise backup. Should be able to use Unix shell scripts to automate back-ups.
Must be familiar with storage concepts such as volume management,
Local Disk/LVM
3). Good organizational skills so that any change within the data center
can be documented.

6 months Contract to permanent opportunity

Required Skills:
Linux Commands, unix scripting, ENTERPRISE BACKUP, storage concepts, Local disk/LVM, data center basics, server hardware, RAID, UPS, Active Directory