Linux System Admin

We are looking for a self-motivated LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, with 4 years of Linux and NetApp administration experience to support the client's Colorado Springs Design Center. Candidates must have excellent technical knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ONTAP OS for Network. Appliance File Servers, and NIS/LDAP are required.

PROJECT: Setting up LDAP in Colorado Springs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- System Administrator will be part of the engineering support team that supports over 1,000 engineers and datacenters/server rooms at 24+ design sites worldwide, with 24x7 on-call rotating support.
- Systems include: Linux workstations and Servers, Network Appliance File Servers, printers and plotters.
- System administration support includes: file Servers; DNS and NIS/LDAP infrastructure Servers; user desktops and laptops; login Servers and remote access software; office applications and email; and user account management.
- Other support tasks include: system and network performance monitoring and tuning; and IO monitoring and analysis. The person will have to review system metrics for storage and Servers, and recommend solutions to resolve the issues.
- Position requires meetings with internal customers on a regular basis to understand their needs, prioritize the tasks, and ensure that the projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Systems support includes installation and support for hardware and software.
- Collaboration requires participation in weekly team meetings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 4 years of experience with designing, implementing, and managing hardware and software solutions
- Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5
- System Provisioning: Kickstart, PXE, Package Management
- Storage: NetApp Network Attached Storage; NetApp ONTAP 7 and 8; NFS; CIFS; Autofs with NIS and LDAP maps
- Print Queues: CUPS
- Authentication: NIS, LDAP
- Networking: 10GbE, TCP/IP, ssh, ftp, DNS, DHCP, ntp

DESIRED:

- Knowledge of VNC and Exceed on Demand remote access software
- Server Monitoring: Nagios
- Remote Server Administration: HP iLO, IBM IMM

KEY COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS:

- Accountability: Works effectively with general direction; takes initiative to ask questions when needed
- Problem Solving/Analysis: Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
- Teamwork/Collaboration: Works effectively with peers and other team members on projects
- Works through conflicts effectively to continuously improve relationships and communication
- Quality: Detail oriented, quality conscious
- Customer Focus: Takes direction to ensure that commitments are met for internal customers

6 month contract