Job Listing: Unix Linux Systems Engineer

Principle Responsibilities:

Responsible for the engineering and support of hardware and operating systems; supporting database management systems and database administrators; supporting application environments, including IBM Websphere and ISV solutions; and core infrastructure competencies, including regulatory compliance, SAN-attached servers, automation, and scripting.

- Builds, maintains, and supports complex UNIX (AIX) and Linux operating hardware/software systems in an enterprise environment.
- Provides technical leadership for primary products and subsystems.
- Collaborates with internal clients in support of technology requirements.
- Participates in 24x7 on-call rotation for research and resolution of production system problems.
- Participates in capacity planning.
- Participates in hardware/software budget planning.
- Evaluates new and existing software and hardware products.
- Assists other systems engineers to utilize technical software effectively.
- Participates in enterprise projects as subject matter expert.
- Drives and employs shop standards within the context of job responsibilities.
- Understands and applies change management procedures/principles.
- Produces documentation for technical portfolio.

Required Experience and Skills:

- Implementing and supporting hardware/software solutions in AIX and Red Hat Linux on multiple hardware platforms.
- Strong problem determination skills for complex enterprise systems.
- Coaching, support, and training of others.
- Supporting 7x24 on-call requirements.
- Engineering servers for Oracle and DB2 database management systems.
- Systems scripting and automation in multiple languages, e.g. Perl, shell, etc.
- Writing clear and concise technical and business documents.
- General knowledge of SAN storage and back-up/recovery practices and procedures.
- Strength and experience in Windows Server and VMware ESX system engineering preferred.
- Strength and experience in systems management, provisioning and patching solutions preferred.
- IBM System x hardware
- IBM System p hardware
- IBM HMC

Required Skills for Unix Linux Systems Engineer Job:

About TEKsystems:

Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V