Unix Engineer

Iconma

Remote, FL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.73–$38.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Apache Web Server, Bid Analysis, Clustering Software, Communications Servers, Computer Science, Conference Management, Contract Management, Contract Review, DNS (Domain Name System), Distributed Computing, Email Servers, Environmental Monitoring, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), Health Plan, Healthcare, Help Desk, High Availability, IBM AIX Operating System, IBM Product Family, IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), Information Technology & Information Systems, Installation Guide, Internet Protocols, Internet Server Software, Journaling File Systems, Kernel Programming, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Operating System, NFS (Network File System), NetApp Storage Systems, Netscape Enterprise Server, Network Attached Storage (NAS), OpenLDAP, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris), Organizational Development/Management, POP (Post Office Protocol), Pager, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Design, Project Development, Proposal Development, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Samba, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sendmail, Server Hardware, Software Engineering, Solaris Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Storage Area Network (SAN), Strategic Planning, Sun Microsystems Certifications, Sun Microsystems Servers, Systems Administration/Management, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Tivoli Storage Manager, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, VERITAS Cluster Server, VERITAS File System (VxFS), VERITAS Volume Manager, Veritas Product Family, iPlanet Web Server
LOCATION
Remote, FL(remote)
POSTED
4 days ago
Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for an Unix Engineer for their Remote location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Level III
  • Provides 24 x 7 overall Operations/Deployment/Problem support for the Unix environments
  • Provides advanced level of deployment functions for the Unix environments
  • Monitors and reviews contractual agreements, including long and short term planning strategies
  • Develops organizational standards for Unix system design, utilization and vendor support
  • Recommends and leads large scale process improvements to the overall Unix Methodology
  • Leads medium to larger projects as directed by management
  • Defines scope, objectives and needs for new or revised documentation of existing Unix installations
  • Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to the support of Unix systems
  • Provides direction and oversees Intern/Contract/Temp help/Level I & II staff, as needed
  • Develops expertise in a Unix technology discipline and acts as a company SME in that area
  • Must possess a working knowledge of LAN based protocols and technical knowledge of server communications related to Windows O/S
  • Knowledge of Windows NT in a server environment, and in interaction with UNIX is HIGHLY desirable.
  • Ability to respond quickly to issues facing high availability, high demand, enterprise wide services a must.
  • Sun Certified Solaris Administrator certification desired. o Language: UNIX shell scripting and Perl
  • Maintains an advanced level of knowledge on Unix technologies appropriate to Excellus
  • Provides overall advanced operations support for the Unix environments through daily/weekly/monthly/annually defined maintenance activities
  • Provides advanced problem determination and resolution on the Unix environments from both monitoring systems and escalated help desk tickets
  • Provides advanced support of the activities of Unix environments throughout the regions. Confers with management levels to define scope, objectives and overall need of the sites
  • Provides advanced Unix support for internal and external projects
  • Works closely with IPM Engineering to develop project designs that are adequate for production processing (jointly)
  • Works closely with IPM Engineering to develop proposals and evaluates Unix systems and makes recommendations of those services (jointly)
 
Requirements:
  • Level III
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent)
  • Five years of related work experience (UNIX-based operating systems).
  • Ability to interface with all levels of management, other plans and outside professionals.
  • Extensive knowledge of distributed systems.
  • Experience with UNIX-based operations system including knowledge of kernel and server services.
  • Experience with journaled file systems, TCP/IP, NFS, SAMBA and DNS.
  • Experience with Apache web servers, mail, storage attached server (SAN) devices and technologies.?br - Experience installing, maintaining, and administering multiple Unix servers: including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris and Linux across multiple locations.
  • Experience with Enterprise Technologies (NFS, performance tuning, mail, security etc.).
  • Experience with Advanced Internet server protocols and utilities (DNS, SMTP, POP, IMAP, HTTP/S, TLS, S/FTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SSH).
  • Ability to successfully handle the completion of multiple concurrent assignments or related support mechanisms for escalation/resolution purposes.
  • Understanding of cluster configurations and concepts, shell scripting performance tuning.
  • Advanced skill level in SAN/NAS storage solutions (NetApp, IBM SVC, DS8000 series, XIV).
  • Advanced Skill level in LDAP/OpenLDAP configuration and support.
  • Advanced Skill level in Enterprise backup solutions (IBM TSM).
  • Experience with OS and/or software based clustering (Veritas, RedHat).
  • Experience with Security hardening and event monitoring (NMON, Solarwinds).
  • Advanced enterprise level skills in shell scripting and programming.
  • Knowledge of Windows NT in a server environment, and in interaction with UNIX is HIGHLY desirable.
  • Ability to respond quickly to issues facing high availability, high demand, enterprise wide services a must.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and be on pager coverage.
  • Sun Certified Solaris Administrator certification desired. Knowledge of:o Server hardware: Sun Enterprise Servers, IBM POWER Servers. o Storage IBM DS8000, IBM 840, SVC, XIVo Operating Systems: AIX 5.3, 6.1 , 7.1 Solaris 9, 10, RedHat 6.x 7.xo Special Software: Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File Systems, Veritas Cluster Server, Sendmail, SAMBA, SSH, TCP-Wrapper, Iplanet, Apache Web server, Netscape Enterprise Server, Sun Solstice Disksuiteo Networking: TCP/IP, NFS, LDAP, Automount, DSN, NIMo Language: UNIX shell scripting and Perl
 
Why Should You Apply?  
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/