LINUX Administrator

* Local Candidates Only.*

Beacon Hill Technologies in Indpendence, Ohio, is currently recruiting for a Linux Systems Administrator for a client also located in Independence, Ohio. The ideal candidate for this position would be very strong in Linux, Windows, and VMware technologies. Job Description

The Linux/Windows Systems Administrator will be responsible for working with the team to design, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain hardware/software on Linux and Windows platforms as well as perform other activities to ensure availability and functionality of the production environment. The Linux/Windows Systems Administrator will also be responsible for providing third-tier technical support to the Service Desk and Enterprise Applications teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance.
• Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages.
• Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes.
• Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes.
• Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies.
• Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance.
• Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity.
• Develop and maintain systems documentation and systems management procedures.
• Interacts with business units as required to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues.
• Participates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Maintain and update system hardware, software, and configuration data

Position Requirements:

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or two to four years equivalent work experience in the field of Information Technology.
• At least 3 years prior hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting Linux.
• At least three years prior experience administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Servers.
• At least three years prior experience working in an enterprise level IT environment.
• Hands-on experience administering VMware vSphere 4 and 5 infrastructure highly desired.
• Strong understanding of networking and TCP/IP.
• Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Strong problem management, organizational, time management and resource allocation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written, presentation and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding and commitment to the IT organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Strong commitment to business ethics