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Job Information
Job title

Systems Administrator

Company Robert Half Technology
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Employment type 6-9 Month Contract
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/17/2008
Description
Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator - Linux experience is a must!PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:•Install and maintain Linux/Unix and other installed operating system software on applicable platforms.•Install, upgrade, and maintain enterprise storage solutions.•Install and maintain third party application and system management software including Nagios, Tivoli, and AcuCobol software products and environments.•Regularly monitor systems for potential problems to ensure optimal performance.•Provide timely problem determination and resolution and perform emergency maintenance as required.•Generate and maintain backup tapes and retrieve data when appropriate.•Generate and distribute reports pertaining to assigned responsibilities.•Assist with researching and evaluating issues pertaining to equipment performance.•Initiate or assist in the development of scripts, procedures, programs or documentation to improve the operational environment.•Regularly evaluate processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency.•Act in accordance with departmental privacy and security policies and procedures.•Comply with all corporate and departmental policies/procedures and applicable governmental regulations. •Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.•Attend and participate in meetings that pertain to assigned responsibilities.Qualified candidates should contact Amy Tupy at 952-831-6888 or via email at amy.tupy@rht.com.

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.df-tc

Experience/Skills
EDUCATIONAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:•High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.•Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.•Two or more years of system administration experience required with a strong knowledge of operating systems (Red Hat Linux or Unix), DBMS/RDBMS (Oracle), and systems management (Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas NetBackup, NetSaint/Nagios) software required.•Knowledge of system and network management tools required.•Knowledge of MS Office is required •Programming experience is helpful.•Scripting ability is preferred.•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and solve problems in a timely and accurate manner. •Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.•Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with management, staff and customers as well as demonstrate sound judgement/reasoning skills.•Must be able to work independently and possess strong analytical and organizational skills.

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Systems Administrator
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