Job Listing: Senior UNIX IT Support - UNIX Administration

Senior UNIX IT SupportUnix, DNS, NIS, SAMBA, LDAP, NFS, RCS, Telnet, FTP, TCP/IP, GNU, Apache, Scripting, Windows, Linux
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR OFF-HOURS AND WEEKENDON-CALL DUTY ROTATION
Volt Technical Resources has an immediate long-term contract opening for a Senior IT Support Analyst to work for Our Client in Marlborough, MA. The client is an industry leader in graphics, chipsets, and consumer electronics.
Position Description:
This is a dynamic work environment that will provide the opportunity to administer and support a wide range of software and hardware technologies. Primary duties will involve supporting Engineering organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior IT Support Analyst will:

Provide customer and technical support through analysis and problem-solving, in order to administer an environment comprised of:

Storage
Linux and Windows servers and workstations

Perform installation, upgrades, maintenance and implementation of hardware and software to the Linux and Windows servers and workstations.
Interface with users to resolve issues.

Additional Duties:

Install, maintain and repair hardware and software on the Linux servers, workstations, and the storage environment.
Interface with the User Community to resolve issues.
Support the backups and restores.
Develop scripts/program(s) to automate and monitor servers.
Perform security measure(s) to prevent risk.
Be involved in miscellaneous projects to improve the Linux and Windows server environment.
Provide technical support for software, hardware and network-related issues.
Test and deploy new technology for use at the site.
Provide technical support of Network Appliance file servers.
Provide security Best Practices and guide the team in order to implement them in preventing risk (i.e. Anti-Virus, patches).
Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
Specify configuration and initiate purchasing of computers and accessories.
Be available for off-hours and weekend on-call duty rotation.
Diagnose, maintain and repair hardware as required.
Interface with hardware vendors with regards to support and repair.
Work with other IT support groups and/or CAD support to resolve user/site issues.

About Our Client:
This company is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the Computing, Graphics and Consumer Electronics markets. Additionally, Our Client is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide.
This is an estimated one-year contract position, through Volt Technical Resources - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, based in Woburn, MA. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies on the East Coast.

Required Skills

Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should be receiving a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you.
Required Skills for this Senior UNIX IT Support position include the following:

Experience with Unix administration such as security and availability
Experience with:

DNS
NIS
SAMBA
LDAP
NFS
RCS
Telnet
FTP
TCP/IP

Experience with backup software
Experience with X tools such as:

Exceed
VNC on Windows desktop

Knowledge of GNU software and other freeware such as Apache
Knowledge of Scripting languages
Experience with Network Appliance Filers
Experience working in a switched and routed environment
Hardware, software, and network connection troubleshooting experience
Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
Minimum 1-4 years of experience in Windows and Linux Server Support role
Detail-oriented, multi-tasking and self-motivated fast learner
Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills on computer hardware and software

Bonus Knowledge and Experience (Nice to Have):

Knowledge of:

LSF and Vendor CAD tools environment
VERITAS Netbackup
Nortel network switch troubleshooting, configuration and maintenance
Windows Infrastructure Design and Administration such as:

Active Directory
Exchange
User Administration, Security and Availability

Experience with Sun and HP X86 hardware

Special Instructions to begin the process:

Please email your resume to Volt at: methuen020404@volt.com and it will be expedited to the Recruiter assigned to this position, to readily discuss this job with you!
Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 301868-7992-12-226876
If you are able to include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting, this would be great!
For further correspondence regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and please include the entire job number in the subject line.
Please No Phone Calls for this position.
Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.
Thank you for your attention to these details!
Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career.
Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions and offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Date Posted: August 27, 2008

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Employer: Volt Staffing Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Marlborough Phone: 781-932-4280
Experience: State: Massachusetts
Education: Any Zip Code:01752 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

29.99 - 30.00 Hourly DOE

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