[mdlug] Fw: Direct Hire Position

[David Lane]

For those that are looking or knows some one that needs a job or a better job. 

David C. Lane 

 


----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Steve Wood <swood at dpmcs.com>
To: webmod at mdlug.org
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:18:05 PM
Subject: Direct Hire Position


Hello, I am trying to find someone for a direct hire Linux Administrator position that I have open right now in Farmington Hills .  Below is the information about the position.  I was wondering if you might be interested or could pass this along to someone that might be.  Also is there always to post a position on the MDLUG website?  Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.  Thanks Steve
 
Administer Linux related infrastructure, including server hardware, operating system, enabling software, and application software/data for multiple Internet-facing application systems. Direct other departments’ work on dependent systems such as network, firewall, load balancer, and external storage systems. Provide consultative expertise for our businesses to provide technical guidance, standards, knowledge and understanding of business and technology processes, and integration of technologies to deliver Internet-facing learning products and services. 

Job Functions: 
1. Ensure maximum uptime of Linux 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. Be part of an on-call rotation schedule that includes carrying a pager/email device 24/7. Respond to all alerts immediately and inform management of issues and work being performed to remedy the problem. Direct escalation to engage additional resources if required to troubleshoot and resolve a problem. 
3. Monitor, analyze, and report performance statistics for Linux environments. Troubleshoot Linux environment failures and manage / assist in the development of solutions to these problems. This includes not only overall environment / platform problems, but also includes problems affecting individual client accounts (i.e. data integrity, reporting, security, etc.). 
4. Ensure security of Linux systems, including standard server build and lock-down procedures, and monitoring security access to systems. 
5. Review system logs daily, report and research warnings and errors. Review system logs for backup completions and report any discrepancies. 
6. Assume lead role in complex problem solving in hosted environments, offering meaningful solutions and implementation strategies. Engage other departments and direct their work on supporting systems such as network, firewall, load balancers, and external storage. 
7. Analyze Linux 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. 
8. Co-ordinate builds and deployments with project teams and the Configuration Manager. Participate with the development of deployment plans. Execute deployments of new software and application versions across the development, staging and production environments and prepare back out plans on all platforms to be updated. Perform integration testing to verify builds. Verify results with QA team to ensure final builds adhere to established standards. 
9. Develop, document, and manage tools and procedures to deploy software into QA and production environments. Work with peers and other departments to analyze ongoing processes and procedures. Where relevant, propose / design improvements to deployment processes. 
10. 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 new technologies. 
11. Act as a consultative resource for our businesses to provide technical guidance, standards, knowledge and understanding of business and technology processes, and integration of technologies to deliver Internet facing learning products and services. 
12. For new web hosting infrastructure projects, act as technical lead for planning and implementation. Mentor and train junior team members in all areas of IT expertise. 

Job Qualification Requirements 
Technical Knowledge: 
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering or equivalent comination of education and recent work history. 
• Must have an excellent command of:(1) Linux Server Operating Systems ( including OS patch updates and firmware updates ), (2) Apache Web Server Administration, (3) Apache Tomcat Application Server Administration (4) Shell Scripting, (5) HP and/or IBM Intel/AMD server hardware, (6) Server Installation and configuration, (7) GNU utilities. (8) Nuxeo (9) Liferay 

Required Experience: 
• Eight years experience with Linux systems in an enterprise environment. 
• Additional experience with TCP/IP, networking, security implementations and integration is required. 
• Experience with day-to-day server backup and restore processes in an enterprise environment. 
• Experience designing, building, maintaining, migrating, tuning, administering, and supporting three-tiered web/application/database server environments. 
• Experience with internet access and security for servers residing within a DMZ. 
• Experience with Apache Tomcat  
• Experience with installing and configuring Apache Web Servers. 

Productivity tools: Visio, MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Poject). 
Preferred Skills:  Disaster recovery experience in an enterprise SAN and Data Center environment a plus and Nuxeo Server installation, configuration and administration.
Other: 
• Able to work with minimal supervision, engaging peers and other departments to accomplish assigned goals. 
• Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting and problem management; ability to assist with network, system, and application troubleshooting 
• Ability to provide a consultative approach to analyze requirements or problems, recommend solutions, and otherwise advise and assist our internal customers 
• Demonstrated written communications skills, including proposals, technical documents, process documents, and presentations 
• Strong abilities in relationship management, including interpersonal communications skills for effective interaction at all levels of the organization 
• Ability to develop and maintain trust relationships with our business unit customers at all levels of the organization 
• Ability to effectively manage projects in a cross-functional environment 
• A level of comfort in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment, and the ability to multi-task attention to multiple projects or issues  
 
 
 
Steve Wood 
DPM Consulting Services, Inc. 
507 E. Maple Road
swood at dpmcs.com
Phone: 248.526.1419 
www.dpmcs.com <http://www.dpmcs.com/> 
FAX: 248.740.8846, Troy , MI 48083-2806