UNIX Administrator

CONTRACT - 6 month contract

STARTING- $55.00/hr DOE

**NO CORP TO CORP, W-2 ONLY*

Hybrid/Remote-Texas Residents Only

JOB DESCRIPTION

Will perform all aspects of environmental administration, to include configuration, troubleshooting, process improvement, and ongoing life-cycle maintenance tasks, such as monitoring, tuning, patching and securing overall systems infrastructure. Responsible for documentation of procedures and development of repeatable best practices. Assists in developing standard operating procedures to ensure a consistent and optimum level of performance for both operational and regulatory compliance.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and COMPANY's culture.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers.

?ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain, configure and support Unix COMPANY’s environment
• Provides IBM AIX (Unix) systems support for employees. Responsible for setup and maintenance of AIX systems as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based LINUX systems
• Provides assistance in the resolution of day-to-day issues that arise with AIX/RHEL systems hardware and software
• Performs application installations and setup
• Analyzes and resolves hardware and software issues.
• Supports a 24 x 7 operation, and will carry a cell phone for this purpose
• Maintains knowledge of relevant IBM Power Systems hardware platforms to architect technical solutions that maintain the scalability and reliability required to operate a highly-available environment
• Tests and validates that hardware platforms and dependent software can operate without incompatibilities Initiates specialized work efforts and projects to continually drive scalability, reliability, and efficiency improvements
• Conducts independent research to understand new methodologies and technologies to improve management, maintenance, and configuration of the UNIX and IBM Power Systems environments
• Works outside of normal business hours with little notice or supervision
• Develops and maintains a high level of UNIX/AIX/LINUX (RHEL) architecture and design
• Analyzes and resolves moderately complex hardware and software issues related to UNIX technology
• Establishes strong working relationships with key staff members in COMPANY departments
• Facilitates communications throughout COMPANY
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance to lower level workers
• May train or oversee the work of others
• Increases and maintains proficiency as an “Industry Expert” on UNIX/LINUX technology, methodologies, and concepts as appropriate
• Provides recommendations for improving the server environment
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Has the ability to resolve issues in creative and effective ways
• Works on multiple projects as a team member and occasionally as a project leader
• Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of:

• UNIX Server architecture, design, security, and administration
• IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console)
• Shell Scripting – SED, AWK
• PERL Scripting
• AIX high-availability
• Power VM
• IBM AIX VIOS Server
• IBM NIM (Network Information Manager)
• NPIV, GPFS, and HACMP
• Red Hat Satellite
• Ansible
• Puppet

?EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• 3 years of experience in AIX Administration

?EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science, MIS or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with COMPANY. Both COMPANY and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

?Preston-Hunter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Preston-Hunter, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. Preston-Hunter, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against, immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter, Inc. Human Resources. Preston-Hunter, Inc. encourages applicants of all ages, except for minors as federal law prohibits.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. Preston-Hunter, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Preston-Hunter, Inc. is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Preston-Hunter, Inc. can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Preston-Hunter, Inc. can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At this time, Preston-Hunter, Inc. does not sponsor work Visa’s, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter, Inc. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual’s right to work in the United States, as required by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taylor, TX 76574: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Red Hat?
• Do you have Power VM?

Experience:

• VMWare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Linux: 1 year (Preferred)
• UNIX: 5 years (Required)
• Perl: 5 years (Required)
• Shell Scripting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location