Linux Administrator

Job Summary:
Our client, a global manufacturer of medical devices is in need of a Linux Administrator for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Mundelein, IL. - Experience with SUSE and/or Red Hat. - Familiarity with ProLiant DL server line and firmware patching. - Familiarity with MC990 server and firmware patching. - Experienced with Red Hat or SUSE Linux operating systems is a great start.


Responsibilities:

• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. 
• 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. 
• Contribute to and maintain system standards.
   

Qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Associates

Skills:

• Suse
• VMWARE
• Linux Administration
• Red Hat