[wplug-jobs] FreeBsd-Unix Systems Admin Need in Germantown, MD
Elias Zarkadoulas
ezarkadoulas at hirestrategy.com
Fri Feb 17 14:45:08 EST 2006
Hello,
I work for a professional staffing firm located in Northern, VA and we have a client satellite communications company based in Germantown, MD, that is in search for a Unix admin w/ FreeBsd/Linux exp. Here's the information on the role:
Leading satellite-based asset tracking and data communication company providing services to US military and commercial customers worldwide is searching for a Unix Systems Engineer Duration:
4.5 Months Temp to Perm
Location: Germantown, MD Salary:
$75k-80k range
Position: Systems Engineer, UNIX
Scope: System management & administration support consisted of proprietary and COTS hardware and software networked via global terrestrial and RF/satellite communications equipment in support of 7x24 operation.
Complexity: The Systems Administrator will work exclusively with FBCB2/CECOM business partners and information technology professionals (to include third party support contractors) in the following areas:
·Responsible for (minimum of) 99.95% system uptime.
·Perform real-time system monitoring, traffic tracking, and trend analysis using proprietary & non-proprietary tools.
·Provide technical leadership to the NOC support staff in troubleshooting problems and address network outages.
·Research and identify system and security patches and perform system upgrades/patches in accordance with Army/DOD IT security standards.
·Installing and configure FreeBSD/Linux on Intel platforms, and conduct performance tuning.
·Applying patches to production systems, as required.
·Review, and update backup and recovery of production systems using standard UNIX tools
·Review, update, and test site disaster recovery plan to meet corporate standards.
·Performing application and system software upgrades and operating system upgrades
·Write Shell/Perl scripts to automate daily and operational activities
·Lead and/or support Network Operations in troubleshooting network outages
·Compiling common applications and system software from source
·Securing operating systems to Army/DoD IT security standards
·Working closely with Network Control Center on escalated operational issues
·System monitoring and management which performance monitoring and reporting via proprietary and standard COTS tools
·Perform & Maintain Configuration Management.
·Create & update Sys. Admin. Manual. ·Train staff, as required.
The Systems Administrator may be required to present information to high level government and commercial decision makers via briefings, telephone conferences and written correspondence.
The successful candidate must have significant experience working in a team environment and possess the following skills:
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Prior military or DoD experience with active or interim Secret Clearance is highly desired.
·BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
·4-6 years of proven experience with UNIX operating systems FreeBSD, Linux experience preferred. Relevant certification is a plus.
·Experience with open-source software.
·Experience in LAN/WAN (TCP/IP) networking environment. Cisco experience preferred.
·Working knowledge of standard UNIX backup and recovery tools.
·Working knowledge of UNIX security methodologies and best practices.
·Prior experience with a satellite telecommunications provider a must.
·Must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills, including ability to read and interpret technical documents, operating/ maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
·Must have excellent verbal and written skills and able to perform multiple tasks.
·Pager duty is part of the job. After-hour and weekend support, as required.
·Ability to lift and/or move servers and networking equipment FreeBSD, Sun O/S, HP-UX, AIX What's up Gold, MRTG, HP OpenView Cisco , Juniper, Foundry
Any help that you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
Elias Zarkadoulas
Director, Technology Contract Services
HireStrategy
www.hirestrategy.com
11730 Plaza America Drive
Suite 340
Reston, VA 20190
(Office) 703-547-6747
(Cell) 703-499-3316
(Fax) 703-707-1836
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