System Administrator Linux/Unix - Shiftcode Analytics, Inc

Job Overview

Our large US based steel manufacturing client is seeking to hire a Unix / Linux Administrator who will be responsible for planning, installation, configuration, monitoring, and on-going support of the Unix Server environment. This person should be skilled in installation and configuration of Unix based physical and virtual servers, patching and monitoring of Unix based environments, support of application software stacks running on Unix based servers and can develop and code shell scripts as needed for automation and monitoring. They will also be working with application developers to investigate and resolve technical issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a Unix / Linux Administrator
• Strong scripting experience – PowerShell, Unix, Linux
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical skills with ability to self-manage projects/issues.

Preferred qualifications:

• RHEL related certification (RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA)
• 3-5 years minimum of Linux experience in a production environment
• Proficient in supporting Apache with Tomcat applications or equivalent environment
• Working experience with messaging platforms/environments, e.g. MQSeries/DecMesssageQ/ActiveMQ
• Distributed printing, eg. CUPS, LRS/VPSx administration experience
• AIX server administration experience

Additional specs:

• Work will be performed in mainly in an office environment 5 days a week with potential visits to an industrial workspace.
• Appropriate safety procedures will have to be followed.
• After hours or weekend support is required on a rotational basis.
• This is an onsite position with no opportunity to work from home (except for after hours support).
• Experience with a manufacturing company is a plus
• Travel may be required but will be limited