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Senior Linux Engineer (SUSE)

Job Description:

Senior Linux Engineer (SUSE) Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer (SUSE) for an opportunity in Stickney, IL. The Senior Linux Engineer is required to be skilled in SUSE HA cluster (or Red Hat HA cluster). This resource will be responsible for performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources. The Linux Engineer will install new and rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

Responsibilities: 

  • Install and configure systems for applications such as SAP and Autosys.
  • Contribute to and maintain system standards.
  • Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted IT Teams.
  • Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.
  • Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
  • Experienced with Red Hat/ SUSE Linux operating systems server builds, patching in VMWARE and physical server environment.
  • Update AutoYast, Kickstart & Jumpstart installation procedures as new requirements arise.
  • Write PERL/Python scripts to automate needs such as monitoring server resources.
  • Create and maintain Systems Administration Procedures & Processes documents.
  • Familiar ProLiant DL server line and firmware patching.
  • SUDO, LDAP and other account management experience is desired.

Requirements:

  • Extensive Linux Administration experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience with SUSE and/or Red Hat
  • Experience with Bash and Perl/Python (or similar) scripting.
  • Experience with SUSE and/or Red Hat HA.
  • Experience with SALT or similar.
  • Experience with SUSE Manager a plus.
  • Oracle VM experience a plus.
  • Team player, demonstrated ability to work effectively within the team and with business partners.

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the seventh consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 15th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 25 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.

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