[Cialug] Job Opening - Linux/Unix/VMware, Iowa City

[Josh More]

This is a non-telecommuting job in Iowa City.  If you want it, be sure
to mention that heard about it on the CIALUG, so they know to send us
more opportunities.  (If you're interested in moving, there are also
openings in the Twin Cities and in Austin, TX)

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Our client is looking for a senior level engineer to support a variety
of production and development environments both local and remote. They
are looking for an engineer who possesses a strong motivation to
increase technical and business capabilities without the fear of
challenging the status quo.

The qualified candidate will have responsibilities for designing and
architecting solutions, system implementation and providing 24x7
support for critical systems. Architects UNIX/Linux based solutions to
business needs and requirements. Designs the environment, hardware
specifications, and software layers to provide for a reliable,
scalable, secure and highly available Linux Systems Environment.
Additional experience with VMware ESX is also highly preferred.

Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of the Linux OS (RHEL) and VMware.
- Deep knowledge of Dell PowerEdge Servers
- In-depth knowledge of LDAP, dns, ntp, kickstart, nfs, dhcp, and
clustering (Oracle and Redhat).
- Good knowledge of Networking technologies (from systems
perspective), Ethernet, TCP/IP, multicast, vlan tagging, etc.
- Be able to compile custom Linux kernels and kernel modules.
- In-depth knowledge of Kickstart procedures.
- Create/maintain kickstart environment for dynamic/reproducible system images.\
- Scripting Skills: Perl/bash. Some java script. Python knowledge a plus.
- BA/BS or eight plus years of experience.
- RHCE Preferable

Responsibilities:
- Ability to find gaps in the UNIX/Linux Environment and to offer a
solution. To implement this solution with scripts (Perl/bash). Write
scripts for task automation, resource monitoring and performance
monitoring.
- Works closely with teams of developers, Engineers and Operations to
make appropriate infrastructure recommendations based on applications
needs.
- Develops and maintains documentation related to the design,
installation, administration, and maintenance of multiple UNIX/Linux
systems in a distributed computing environment.
- Manages system performance, makes recommendations to improve and
implement system wide changes to enhance overall system proficiency.
- Responsible for designing and maintaining a reliable, scalable,
secure and high availability Linux systems environment.
- Support offsite disaster recovery efforts by participating in
routine disaster recovery tests.
- Perform root cause analysis for service interruption recovery;
create preventative measures and present to management.
- Ensure stability, viability and maintenance of the 24/7
mission-critical production environment.
- Work with project managers and technical staff in defining and
documenting technical project requirements.
- Ensure systems adhere to IT security policies .
- Designs and maintains a repeatable, documented patch deployment
methodology for administrators to implement.
- Interface with hardware and software support vendors

Let me know if you have any questions. If anyone is interested, they
can send resumes to michaelp at redsky-consulting.com or call
612.825.2300
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-Josh