Position: Unix/Linux Syatem Administrator

Location: Mountain View, CA

Company:

We at MindSource specialize in placing technology professionals with
companies in the Silicon Valley Region. We have an immediate need for
an experienced UNIX/LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (Support Role) with
our client in Mountain View, CA. This is a CONTRACT to HIRE position
after 3 months. Only GCs or Citizens. Please let me know if you are
available and interested in the following position and the shift your
prefer.

Swing shift - Wed - Sat (2:30PM - 12:30am) - 10 hrs per day - 4 days a
week

Graveyard Shift - Wed - Sat (Midnight - 10:00am) - 10 hrs per day - 4
days a week

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform Tier I and Tier II support activities of Production service
applications. Manage and document all work through appropriate work
request ticketing system.

- Perform system administration and trouble-shooting activities on
the following OS platforms: Linux RedHat, Linux Advanced Server, Sun
Solaris 2.x, and Microsoft Windows (optional).

- Provide input to manager on issues associated with system and
application architecture as well as customer service issues to improve
overall processes in managing the environment.

Requirements:

- BS degree in Computer Science or related field.

- In depth knowledge of UNIX, Linux, networking, and shell scripting.

- Knowledge of Windows (2003, 2000 and NT 4.0) is desired but not
required.

- 6-7 years working in an application/technical support organization.

- Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, access, and
backup for enterprise wide systems.

- Work within following Shell environments: bash, csh, ksh.

- Knowledge of Perl scripting.

- Experience with FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Sendmail, SNMP, and DNS.

- Technologies supported include operating systems, servers, networks,
system security, hardware and other software applications.

- Troubleshoot system issues, resolve or recommend solutions.

- Create and manage system documentation, including configurations and
backup procedures.

- Install patches and updates as needed.

- Participate in the definition and implementation of system
components including new servers, hardware, software and upgrades.

- Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot operating systems.

- Must possess solid knowledge of operating systems and networking
hardware and software. 6+ years of experience functioning in a Systems
Administrator capacity is required.

- Ability to acquire and maintain ‘trusted’ employee status (must pass
enhanced background check).

- Must be US Citizen or a Green Card Holder

Contact Information:

For immediate consideration please send your resume to
raj At mindsource DOT com with expected hourly rate and availability for a
phone interview.

Raj Vemuri
Recruiter | MindSource
raj AT mindsource DOT com
650-314-6408 (Direct)