Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer for a contract to hire role with one of our top clients in Dallas, TX. This senior-level professional is a seasoned individual producer who applies an advanced, in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices and procedures. Incumbents are fully competent to work on complex assignments and perform a full range of technical support activities. The incumbent may act as a member of quick-response user-support team and will often work under demanding deadlines, operating independently to resolve complex end-user problems. Errors will likely cause visible delay, expense and/or disruption to the end-user. May act as a functional/team leader. Individuals must be able to use mature judgment in assigning personnel without causing unnecessary delay to client. REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties require a variety of strong system administration skills, data communication skills, familiarity with various diverse operating environments, applications and equipment. Researches, tests, evaluates, and recommends technology, platform, network systems and/or other related services. Recommends hardware or software for purchase. May write technical specifications and documentation. Develops and writes procedures for installation, security, use, support, and disaster recovery. Responsibilities may encompass: operating systems, systems administration, hardware and software technical support analysis, communications and network systems analysis, configuration management, data security analysis, information systems auditing. Senior level may provide functional guidance for tasks or individuals. Participates with others in technical proposal process.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Education and Typical Years of Experience Bachelor?s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3+ years of related technical support experience. Requires advanced knowledge and experience in a full range of technology platforms and systems. Special Requirements Must be proficient in the installation, configuration, and support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Veritas Foundation Suite, and Veritas Clusters, with excellent troubleshooting skills. Must be able to manage projects, and interface with all levels of management. Ideal candidate will possess skills in most of the following areas: SANs, Veritas NetBackup, Apache, Veritas Cluster Services, Veritas File Systems, Veritas Volume Manager, Red Hat Linux. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here