Sr UNIX Adminstrator

Senior UNIX Systems Administrator

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr UNIX Administrator for a contract opportunity. This resource can be based in either Durham, NC or Dallas, TX.

Senior UNIX Administrator Job Details

• Directly supporting new, and existing customers, including:
• UNIX or Linux systems design, architecture, and support.
• Support and maintain an active disaster recovery plan.
• Ability to identify and automate processes.
• Expert understanding of UNIX/Linux internals.
• Occasions of afterhours work, always on-call as 2nd/3rd level support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work productively in cooperation with others on a consistent basis.
• Respond positively to direction and criticism of performance.

Sr UNIX Administrator Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• UNIX or Linux Certification desired.
• 8+ years overall IT experience
• 5+ years with UNIX/Linux
• Proven sills’ with UNIX ( At least two required AIX, Solaris, HPUX )
• Proven skill’s with LINUX ( At least two required Suse, RHEL, OEL, CentOS, Ubuntu )
• Experience building physical, & virtual systems using ( OVM, LPAR(s), Zones, VMWare/VSphere )
• Experience working with IBM Hardware utilizing an HMC, & redundant VIO Server ‘s
• Strong understanding of patch management across UNIX, & Linux systems.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux monitoring tools.
• ITIL processes, & procedures
• Experience working with Storage Area Networks.
• Experience supporting remote locations.
• Scripting experience in Shell, or Perl desired.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with internal/external customers.
• Leadership skills to guide, and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
• Ability to lead, and work as a team.

Sr Unix Administrator Start Date

ASAP

Sr UNIX Administrator Assignment Length

6 months with potential for extension and possible conversion to permanent

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