Requirements
- Provide 24 x 7 project support for the client
- Perform administrative functions of Linux/RedHat (hardware and software)
- Support vendor supported tools and IBM standard tools
- Maintain servers in accordance to customer agreed upon security settings
- In-depth knowledge of multiple OEM HW and versions of the OEM OS
- Resolve complex issues
- Experience in data center relocations
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- High hands on experience with Linux RedHat OS
- Must have primary UNIX skills on Linux/RedHat/Solaris/AIX platforms
- Hands on experience with hardware configurations and device support
- Possess hands-on knowledge of hardware configuration
- Knowledge of EOL (End Of Life) HW and HCM (Hardware Compatibility Matrix)
- Advance installation kickstart server or local repository configuration and installation
- Hands-on experience in kickstart installation techniques or local repository creation to support mass rollout of server builds
- Operating System Configuration/Tuning: very good hands-on routine Linux/RedHat/Solaris/AIX System administration experience
- Clustering: RedHat/Veritas Clustering skills required
- Volume/Storage/File system Management: knowledge of LVM, ext3, HBA config, SAN, Disk config, Mirroring, RAID, Multi-pathing
- Network Management Skills: working knowledge of NIC config, Link Aggregation/bridging, Routing, VLAN
- Scripting: ability to automate a process to facilitate working on many servers
- Patching and package management: ability to obtain patches and packages to keep servers up to date, add hardware or functionality
Nice to Have
- Candidates who have more than one OS platform skills would get preference
- Virtualization: OVM, XEN, KVM, or VMWARE knowledge preferred
- Security Analyst FDA Knowledge is a plus
- Candidates who have more than one OS platform skills would get preference (reiterated for Solaris, AIX or HPUX)
Additional Information
- 24 x 7 project support required
- Must be able to respond to/support critical situations (Crit Sit)
- Ability to work independently (self-starter) and in team environment