UNIX / AIX System Administrator Job Posting



Job Title: Let your UNIX / AIX System Administrator skills shine!
Job ID: 7061-DD
Company: GoTechNow
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: DOE
Skills: AIX, UNIX, System Administration
Date Posted: Aug-03-09

Utilize your UNIX/AIX System Administration skills within an enterprise environment! We have a 6 month (option to extend) contract available in Omaha, NE. Qualified individual will work with a group of Windows and UNIX System Administrators/Engineers in a matrix organization to maintain and enhance an existing computer network infrastructure with an emphasis on AIX and other UNIX variants.

DUTIES:
1. Support a heterogeneous mix of computing hardware and software platforms, including servers and workstations, and numerous COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) and custom software applications.
2. Troubleshooting complex problems with root cause analysis. Communicate problems and solutions both verbally and in writing to customers and management.
3. Create and follow standard process, plan effectively to complete tasks on schedule, and clearly document results.
4. Tasks shall be varied and range from performing the full range of break/fix support, supporting recurring Operations functions, engineering upgrades and implementing new systems, to supporting process definition and implementation. Ability to work without appreciable direction and shall exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.

US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is required!

1. 2 or more years experience supporting IBM AIX (4+ years of Solaris experience can be substituted); experience with AIX System Administration.
2. 2 or more years experience with DNS, TCP/IP or LDAP Administration and troubleshooting
3. 2 or more years hands-on experience with Server Class Hardware.
4. 1+ hands-on experience with Server Virtualization technologies (AIX VIO servers, DLPAR, SUN Containers, VMWare, etc).
5. 1+ years experience conducting and/or participating in technical review meetings with internal and external representatives.
6. Demonstrated experience accurately documenting and succinctly presenting technical information to a variety of audiences.
7. Must be willing to travel occasionally as required.
8. Must have a strong commitment to process and an understanding of Configuration Management (CM) principles
9. Exceptional written, verbal, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
10. Experience using Microsoft Project, Access, and Visio.
11. Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency

DESIRED:
1. Knowledge of network infrastructure, enterprise-class client/server architectures, and high-speed/high- volume data storage environments
2. Knowledge of information security requirements.
3. Familiarity with performance benchmarking and reporting.
4. Specific familiarity with WebLogic, Oracle, and Tivoli Storage Manager products is a plus!

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience, plus two or more years of related work experience.

Don't delay! For IMMEDIATE consideration please send resume to: Jobsdd@gotechnow.com today!

Location: US-NE-Omaha
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Technical Recruiter
Contact Phone:
Contact Email: Jobsdd@gotechnow.com




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