Thursday 15 November 2012

HOT REQ: Linux Admin





Title           : Linux Administrator (Hadoop File System Exp Must)

Location    : Dallas, TX

Duration    : 6 Months

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

The scope of this role includes but is not limited to:

        Installation, configuration and compilation of off the shelf and developed applications in Linux environment (focused on Redhat).

        Experience in supporting Java and Python applications.

        Superior knowledge in the implementation and support of the Hadoop file system

        Familiarity with configuring and using a Configuration Management product for Linux servers (e.g. Puppet)

        Deployment of application upgrades and fixes.

        Re-creation, analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of incidents relating to off-the-shelf and proprietary applications.

        Determination of root cause of incidents (configuration vs. defect)

        Liaison with appropriate teams for the development of corrective actions or viable workarounds to resolve incidents.

        Performing routine audits of systems for the purpose of preventative maintenance of applications and reporting on their status.

        Adhere to and ITIL guidelines for Incident, Problem and Change Management.

        Effective call management including logging, monitoring / updating, prioritizing and resolving calls in a timely fashion.

 

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

        Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications and use accordingly.

        Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.

        Communicates fluently orally and in writing and can present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

        Is able to plan, schedule and monitor work activities in order to meet time and quality targets.

        Is able to absorb rapidly new technical information, business acumen, and apply it effectively.

        Good appreciation of wider field of information systems, its use in relevant employment areas and how it relates to the business activities of the employer or client Knowledge and Skills Requirements: • Demonstrable knowledge of Linux Redhat server O/S

        Demonstrable Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of IIS platform and tasks (security, application pooling, SSL certificates, etc.)

        Understanding of n-Tier application architecture concepts with understanding of different environments and their usage

        Experience with Python/Bash/Perl scripting

        Experienced with installing, configuring, compiling third party middleware applications and developed applications in Linux environment. Including but not limited to; - Java, Python, Bash, Perl, version control systems, data visualization tools, web frameworks and annotation platforms, browser-based tools, statistical machine learning and data modeling tools, databases.

        General understanding of networking/LAN/WAN/DMZ concepts

        Familiarity with scheduled jobs and job monitoring tools

        Creation of simple queries, running pre-defined scripts, configuration, security, and interpreting logs and traces.

        General understanding of various IT security concepts as they relate to production environments. Desired technical experience & qualifications

        Conceptual understanding of peripheral hardware such as load balancers, WAN optimizers, etc.

        Experience with performance monitoring tools and analysis

        Experience supporting applications in Linux environment.  

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