[BBLISA-jobs] 3 Month Contract Assignment Linux/Solaris/Apache/SAN

[rick wise]

Job Functions:

1.       Ensure maximum uptime of the Hosted environments, including production, staging, testing, authoring and the development environments.  This includes, but is not limited to ensuring the HW is configured properly; is secure; is networked properly; is backed up per company standards; is monitored accordingly; is tested to ensure operability; and is built to company standards.

2.       Perform detailed and automated monitoring of all the environments to ensure that he/she is immediately aware if any issues arise.

3.       Ensure that the systems are configured properly, is built in the most secure manner, and with scalability and operability in mind.

4.       Be part of an on-call rotation schedule that includes carrying a pager/email device 24/7. The engineer is required to respond to all alerts immediately and to inform management of the issues, the work being performed to remedy the problem, and the ETC for resolution of the issue.

5.       Monitor, analyze, and report performance statistics for the web hosting environments. Troubleshoot hosting environment failures and manage / assist in the development of solutions to these problems.  This includes not only overall environment / platform problems, but will also include those problems affecting individual client accounts (i.e. data integrity, reporting, security, etc.).

6.       Design and oversee reports for management and clients for both individual and summarized usage of various elements for all the hosted environments.

7.       Monitor security access for web hosting systems, review change requests for proper approvals and issue ID's and function access changes.

8.       Work with the Operations staff to analyze ongoing operations issues.  Where relevant, propose / design improvements to operational processes.  Review system logs daily, report and research warnings and errors.  Review operations logs for backup completions and report any discrepancies.

9.       Ensure that all necessary quality assurance checks are being performed on all modifications being moved into the production e-Learning / web hosting environments per established standards and procedures.

10.   Mentor and train Systems Specialists in all areas of IT expertise.  Take the lead on troubleshooting all issues that may arise by offering meaningful solutions and implementation strategies.

11.   Analyze the web hosting environment averages and peak workloads / throughput compared to existing capacities and plan required accommodations to address environmental growth.  Take necessary corrective actions (both scheduled and unscheduled) to proactively address potential problems before they become operational / environmental problems.  Notify Manager of projected needs and actions taken. 

12.   Participate in review of software packages and utilities for the Internet environment.

13.   Plan implementation/migration of new software and application developments across the development and staging environments and prepare back out plans on all platforms to be updated.  Verify results with appropriate parties and schedule production implementation.

14.   Keep up to date with developments in the e-Learning / web-based information technology field through educational and other information resources and make management aware of possible applications for this new technology in the Skillsoft business environment.

 

Job Qualification Requirements
Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of Solaris, Linux, Apache and SAN 

5 yrs professional systems maintenance experience in a Unix data center environment 

Strong experience with system management tools, logical file systems, and client/server environments. 

In-depth hardware configuration knowledge 

Shell programming expertise 

Network experience 

Strong troubleshooting skills 

Demonstrated initiative, customer orientation and teamwork competencies 

Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people 

Knowledge of TRU64, VMS, Oracle, RMAN, Veritas NetBackup, Nagios 

EMC DMX technology

 

Experience:

At least 5 years experience in systems, TCP/IP, networking, security implementations and integration is required.  Disaster recovery, SAN, and Data Center experience a plus.

 

Types of Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Software used:

Hands-on experience working with all versions of Windows, UNIX, and Linux Server operating systems: Intel-based personal computers, servers and peripheral devices, modems, local/remote controllers, front-end processors, protocol converters, protocol analyzers, networking equipment, firewalls, cabling, and other related equipment.

 

Productivity tools: Visio, MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

Other:

Must be able to work as a member of a team and with minimal supervision.  Must be able to manage time effectively including multi-tasking activities.  Some travel, including International, may be required.  Must be available for intermittent work during non-business hours and days. On-call responsibilities are a requirement.  Incumbent should have effective written and oral communications skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the team and other group members.

 

 

Rick Wise
Cornerstone IT llc
125 Main Street Suite E-1
Stoneham, MA 02180
781.304.4402
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