Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Linux and AIX Server Administration

This position provides Linux and AIX server administration and support for enterprise-level services in the hosted environment.  This environment hosts hundreds of physical and virtual servers and supports functions and business-critical services for executive branch agencies.

Responsibilities include
•    Configuration, installation and maintenance of enterprise Linux/AIX  physical and virtual servers
•    Configuration, installation, and maintenance of enterprise VMware-based virtual environment
•    Recommend and implement system tuning, security and configuration changes
•    perl & shell scripting, create new scripts, and modify existing scripts to automate processes
•    Coordinate and perform installations, upgrades, migrations
•    Adhere to defined incident/change management process
•    Regular communication with other technical teams and business owners
•    Work with customers to develop testing and implementation schedules as needed
•    Maintain technical documentation to reflect changes to the environment



Required / Desired SkillsSkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceUNIX System Administration experience with Linux as the core operating systemRequired3YearsMust have in depth experience with AIX Required3YearsVirtualization experience – vmWare ESXiRequired2YearsWeb application administration experience or at least a general working knowledge of web applications, protocols, concepts, methodologiesRequired3YearsExperience with IBM TSM Required3YearsExperience scripting in perl and shellRequired3YearsConfiguration management experience (puppet, or chef)Required1YearsExperience working with AWS or similar Cloud environmentHighly desired  Experience using Veeam backup Desired  Communicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibilityDesired  Schedule, coordinate and plan effectivelyDesired  Oracle database and/or application server experience a plusDesired  Apache, Squid proxy, DNS, SSL cert and firewall experience a plusDesired