Unix System Administrator

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Title: Unix System Administrator

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Duration: 12 months

Rate $50/hr

Job Summary & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Day to day operational support of UNIX environment. • Systems monitoring, auditing and alert resolution. • Fulfilment of user requests. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE MANDATORY • Proficient in infrastructure architecture of scalable, automated HPC deployments. • Strong Unix administration and troubleshooting skill on various enterprise systems: Linux and Solaris. Should be proficient in understanding kernel mechanics, virtual memory, process lifecycles, DNS, NIS, LDAP, AUTOFS, NFS, AFS, TCP/IP, jumpstart, kick-start. • Experience with virtualization technologies. • Good understanding of enterprise level change and incident management processes. • Understanding of SAN/NAS and associated Protocols. • Scripting knowledge (e.g. Perl, shell programming, Python, C).          PREFERRED • Working knowledge of high-performance, highly-available computing environments and integration of technical products into complex environments. Financial Services/Enterprise experience is preferred. • Must be a self-starter, a team player, and be able work in a fast paced, environment. • Excellent analytical and problems solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written). • Strong command of English. COMPETENCIES • Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial/analytical skills • Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks • Teamwork – Gives evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions • Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others • Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.  Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues  • Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value