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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Linux System Administrator to install, maintain and monitor multiple servers and the applications running on the servers. This includes the operating system (Linux), hardware, and application installation, monitoring and backups. This position is responsible for providing 24/7 Linux/Solaris and application support on a rotating basis. The applicant must have strong communication skills and a vast knowledge in system troubleshooting and support. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Position Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Responsible for the complete process of infrastructure design and operations, including systems analysis and maintenance, security, network operations and support, and systems configuration. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Infrastructure includes hardware, operation systems, database management systems, network and security. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Conducts end-to-end plan design, controls production, and implements and monitors systems. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tune operating system and hardware for optimal performance<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Develop scripts for automating routine tasks.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Monitor servers and applications for errors and performance problems.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Develops long-term strategy for historical data retention and archival plan for storage needs; defines data retention, backup, and recovery.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Develops, packages and automates distribution of installation executable software and related software on target machines; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Monitors and resolves any problems that may arise from the distribution or installation <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Maintains data dictionaries and ensures integration of systems through data design.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">BS or AS degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline and generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS and generally 2-4 years of experience in related field equivalent experience.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Will consider work experience in lieu of degree.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Linux and/or Solaris skills (4-6 years systems administration).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Experience in a multi-tiered, distributed and diverse infrastructure a must<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Must have experience in environments that are larger than 2000 servers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">System level programming in Shell/Perl scripting (4-6 years)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fundamental networking skills and basic network troubleshooting skills (1-3 years).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Ability to work with minimal direction, yet able to work in a team environment.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A high level of experience in systems and network problem solving. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Advanced knowledge of OS troubleshooting, kernel tweaking and system automation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Experience with the following considered a plus:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Expect Scripting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">2.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Nagios / Zenoss<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">3.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>REGEX<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P> <STRONG><FONT size=4>If interested, please send your resume and best time to contact to: <EM>jkimmel [at] crystalequation.com</EM></FONT></STRONG></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></DIV></DIV>