Systems Engineer (Linux/Windows)

Company: ConsultNet, LLC
Location: Bronx
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionTitle: Systems Engineer (Linux/Windows)Location: Bronx, NYContract to Hire OR Direct Hire w/ClientJOB DESCRIPTION:

• Perform installation, configuration, patching, and overall maintenance of company's Enterprise Linux infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning.
• Work with other System Engineers to troubleshoot and solve complex Linux/Unix and Windows Server problems to support the company's core and critical applications.
• Complete work in a timely manner ensuring the meeting of both assigned tasks and project-specific work deadlines.
• Works both individually and in a collaborative environment to resolve technical problems, efficiently and effectively.
• Gather system specifications and utilize cross-team subject matter experts, industry best practices, and vendor specifications to implement new infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate directly with organizational stakeholdersto ensure their requirements are met.
• Provide subject matter expertise for the Linux/Unix infrastructure to increase reliability and continuity for applications.
• Create and maintain documentation for all configuration and installation work.
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment.
• Support Research and High Performance Computing Systems and applications
• Work on and complete tickets timely and with quality to ensure optimal turnaround times and customer satisfaction.
• Available to be part of an off hours on-call rotation with other members of the technical team.
• All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Educational Background
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related IT experience and relevant technical training is required. An equivalent combination of education and prior related experience will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications
    • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) minimum, Red Hat Certified Architect ( RHCA) preferred
    • 7+ years Linux experience. Skills and Competencies
      • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems design, development, maintenance techniques, and processes.
      • Linux RHEL 6+, CentOS 6+, Ubuntu.
      • Bash, Python, and PowerShell Scripting ability.
      • Experience with VMware.
      • Networking experience, ICOS, Cisco switches.
      • RHEL Satellite and NGINX experience preferred.
      • Familiarity with Kerberos, LDAP, NFS, SAN storage, and networking concepts including load balancing for application reliability.
      • Experience configuring server automation and configuration management tools (ex. Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
      • Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019 server experience.
      • Experience with Container technology (Docker, Kubernetes) a plus.
      • High Performance Computing (HPC) experience a plus
      • Excellent and verbal communication skills.
      • Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects.
      • Excellent Documentation skills required.
      • Experience working in a research environment is a plus
      • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
      • Ability to work weekend and off-hour as required. Be a part of the ConsultNet difference. As a leading national provider of IT staffing and solutions, ConsultNet delivers exceptional services to startup, midmarket and Fortune 1000 companies across North America. Since 1996, we've partnered with clients to create rewarding opportunities for our consultants, successfully building teams that have surefire results. In the past two years alone, we have placed more than 1,500 consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement opportunities. We understand communication is key to finding the right job that matches your skills and career goals. For us, it's not just the work that we do; it's how we do the work. Our breadth of offerings extends to multiple IT positions in major markets throughout the country, see more at - provided by Dice

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