Sr. Linux Systems Engineer

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Â§Install software, apply patches, manage file systems, monitor performance and troubleshoot alerts from commercial, open source and locally developed monitoring tools. § System failure analysis and recovery; insuring the consistency and integrity of file systems. § Business continuity planning; § Hardware/software configuration; and management § Liaison with professional services teams, operations personnel, and field service personnel § Technical support and general troubleshooting § Support 100+ servers in a 24x7 data center. § Manage and lead hardware and software migration and upgrade efforts of varying size and complexity.   EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Â§ Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise:  Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of own professional discipline. Requires in-depth understanding of the purpose and operations outside own area. Understands internal/external client; may require awareness of external trends and best practices.  Â§ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:  Helps others in clarifying somewhat complex problems; adapts or modifies established approaches. Identifies and selects appropriate tools, data, and analysis techniques to diagnose problems and develop solutions. Balances competing short- and long-term goals within one's area in alignment with the larger area's direction and objectives. Â§Collaboration:  Actively seeks help in gathering resources, solicits input, and uses a variety of techniques to reach a solution. Leads groups in setting goals and monitors progress. Identifies need for outside support.  Â§Communication Effectiveness:  Writes and presents reports, contracts and/or proposals for internal and/or external audiences. Interprets other viewpoints and assimilates them into work processes. Formally transfers technical or administrative knowledge to others.  Â§Decision Making:  Decision making guided by precedents and objectives.  Makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a project or client base.  Â§Influencing and Leading:  Serves as a mentor/developmental advisor and/or training resource to less experienced staff, providing an example with regard to quality of work. May ensure that others comply with established standards within one's own work unit. May provide guidance in routine tasks. §Responsibility and Accountability:  Help manage 100+ servers running RedHat Linux, work significantly affects multiple units within a single department. Job has short- to intermediate-term impact. Follows departmental procedures to complete work, but may recommend changes to departmental processes. Often prioritizes own work; work is reviewed at key stages by manager/administrative officer or team. Anticipatesconsequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change.  REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: Â§ In-depth knowledge of RedHat, KickStart, Nagios, Bind, iptables, nfs § 5+ yrs professional systems maintenance experience in a Unix data center environment - prefer starting/building an enterprise from scratch type of experience. Â§ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience § Strong experience with system management tools, logical file systems, and client/server environments. § In-depth hardware configuration knowledge § Shell programming expertise § Network experience § Strong troubleshooting skills § Demonstrated initiative and team work competencies § Ability to communicate technical issues