Linux/Unix System Engineer - LRS

Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Linux/Unix System Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Systems Engineering team is responsible for Linux administration, security updates and projects relating to or needing VMs/servers that leverage the Linux platform

• Bachelor’s degree in computer related field required.
• Three to four years of experience in server and network administration may be considered in lieu of degree.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Linux administration, security updates and projects relating to or needing VMs/servers that leverage the Linux platform

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Unix\Linux Systems Administrator with the ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the Unix\Linux operating system
• Experience with hypervisors (e.g. VMware/ESXi)
• Familiarity with scripting or other scripting such as PowerShell, VB
• Experience with various network services and related open source (e.g. SMTP, FTP, SFTP, SSH, HTTP, SMB, LDAP\S)
• Experience with OS failover technology at a middle level
• Experience with server hardware at a middle level (IBM, HP, Dell)
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of Enterprise technologies and concepts, such as virtualization, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Detailed knowledge of Enterprise methodologies surrounding migrations (both hardware & software), change management, and post-mortem write-up’s
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, planning skills, problem-solving skills, and change management skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL principles of Incident management is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create accurate and understandable system documentation required to convey complex technical concepts to technical audiences required.
• Possess strong skills in personal diplomacy and customer service and consistently demonstrate a high level of motivation, commitment to teamwork, professionalism and trustworthiness.
• Possess sound decision-making ability, operate well under pressure and be tenacious in resolving difficult problems.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
• Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.