[PLUG-JOBS] Contract Linux System Administrator opening..

Shannon Jones SJones at prodx.com
Thu Jul 5 16:23:08 UTC 2007


4+ month Contract Position in Salem, Oregon

 

System Administrator III (Linux)

 

Our large public client needs the services of a Sr System Administrator
with at least 7 years of documented system administration experience in
all of the following areas: 
1. Installing new software releases and system upgrades. 
2. Evaluating and installing patches and resolving software related
problems. 
3. Performing system backups and recovery. 
4. Maintaining data files and monitoring system configuration to ensure
data integrity. 
5. Managing multiple Linux environments. 
6. Expertise with standard and advanced concepts, practices, and
procedures with Linux based operating systems. 
7. Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision. 
8. Demonstrated ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. 
9. Excellent customer service and IT project associated communication
skills. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 
1. SUSE Linux 

PREFERRED SKILLS: 
1. Linux experience on Series "X" equipment. 
2. Enterprise Patching utilizing Novell's Zen Works Patch Management
Tool. 

Contractor duties:: 
This contractor will be involved with the activities to deliver Linux
environment system administration support services. The SA will be
required to work a professional week to support the hours necessary to
complete the expected activities. 

Provide hardware system administration functions for both new
development and day-to-day operations as assigned, including: 
a. Install complex new and upgraded technology. 
b. Create connections in a mixed environment that has large levels of
change. 
c. Perform major upgrades and migrations in multiple locations. 
d. Evaluate and recommend hardware options in a mixed environment that
has large levels of change. 
e. Follow change reporting/requesting processes as defined by the
client. 

Provide software system administration functions for both new
development and day-to-day operations as assigned, including: 
a. Test and install the most complex new-to-the-industry technology and
determine the impact to existing systems. 
b. Modify software to make versions compatible. 
c. Coordinate solutions between multiple agencies and other entities. 
d. Perform needs assessments and create new and/or unusual business
processes for agencies that have rapid change and no precedents. 
e. Mesh software with a wide variety of hardware. 
f. Analyze performance and work flow. 
g. Solve conflicting system and version issues. 
h. Integrate changes and monitor system performance. 
i. Ensure interfaces with outside parties are operational. 


Please forward your resume to Shannon Jones at sjones at prodx.com 

ProDX is one of the Pacific Northwest's largest locally-owned technical
staffing and recruitment firms. We have a diverse client base in Oregon
and Washington offering contract and direct-hire positions at some of
the most recognized companies in the world. Why work with ProDX? We have
the opportunities and expertise to get you the next position you want!
Over the past ten years, we have helped thousands of job seekers obtain
employment. Give us a call and we can help you too.

 

Shannon Jones

Sr. Technical Recruiter | ProDX
Office:  503 226 1301

Direct:  360 213 2832

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A Business Unit of Hepieric, Inc.

 

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