Linux Server Engineer - Columbia, SC

Job Title: Linux Server Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12+months

C2 IS REQUIRED

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
TECHINCAL BACKGROUND:
- Candidates must have current knowledge of Linux systems
- AIX & SUN knowledge desired
- The holder of this position will work with a team of engineers who work with all three operating systems
- Must be able to function well as part of team
- Must work well in a complex, matrixed environment

DESIRED SKILLS:
1) Ability to identify and patch application software - Oracle, WebSphere, SNA, ConnectDirect, Weblogic, DB2
3) Exposure to Kickstart
4) Experience with replacement of user serviceable hardware components
6) Familiarity with TSM and TDP backup/restore/configuration from a client perspective

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Correct technical problems within defined SLAs. Analyze root cause and permanently correct. Document incidents
- Perform server checks prior to server deployment to the network
- Configure and maintain server systems using industry best practices
- Secure Servers
- Monitor server performance
- Replace hardware as needed
- Minimize risk to the business by monitoring potential hardware failures and employing appropriate mitigation
- Ensure Servers are backed up according to business needs
- Devise and implement solutions to automate manual processes
- Have knowledge and experience in Scripting in all Unix environments
- Follow defined change management process
- Transfer technical knowledge to others

Server related experience -Required-8yrs
Solaris 9 and 10 administration and patching - Desired -4 years
RedHat Linux administration and patching -Required -4 years
AIX administration and patching -Desired -4 years
Large IT shop experience -Required -4 years
SAN Multipathing -Required -3 years
Power Hardware -Desired -4 years
LVM -Required -4 years
Knowledge of security scanning & remediation tools - SRR, Nesses, Retina -Highly desired -4 years
Proficient in Scripting -Required -4 years
SPARC & X86 -Nice to have -3 years
Power VM setup, administration, capacity management -Nice to have -4 years
Bachlor Degree OR 4 years combined education & work experience OR extra 4 years related work experience -Required
High School diploma or equivalent -Required