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Patriot Talent Solutions

Linux Engineer II

Patriot Talent Solutions, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955


Linux Engineer II

Job Details

Employment Type :

Contract

Date Posted :

Location :

Knoxville ,TN

Job Description

Knoxville, TN | Linux Engineer II | Full-time

We are actively recruiting a Linux Engineer II for our client in Knoxville, TN. This is a contract opportunity that will require working onsite in Knoxville. This position operates during typical daytime office hours, but some off-hours and weekend support is required to support the 24/7 operational needs of the client. The successful candidate must be able to work and communicate effectively with diverse teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians, and must be a self-motivated and proactive individual.

Due to client request, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team to maintain and support Linux workstations.

Support the mission of the client by performing routine maintenance procedures and resolving operational issues quickly and safely, including rotating on-call activities.

Monitor and analyze resource utilization and system health for critical computing resources

Maintain documentation and diagrams of as-built infrastructure systems and links.

Ensure operational data, Input/Output controllers runtime configurations, log records, operator screens, and software versions are stored safely in backup systems and can be quickly restored when needed.

Perform quality assurance verification of all purchased off-the-shelf and custom equipment.

Work closely with group engineers, operators, and technicians.

Perform work in accordance with work control procedures and safety guidelines.

Ensure compliance with work controls, Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and QA requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

A BS degree in computing, science, engineering or related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience with Linux operating system configuration and administration in Integrated Controls System environment.

Demonstrated experience with administration and maintenance of Databases, Virtualization Clusters, Data Storage appliances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with at least one real-time operating systems such as Xenomai Linux, VxWorks or RTEMS.

Experience with embedded Linux.

Demonstrated experience with EPICS control system.

Experience with one or more of the following instrumentation and electronics systems: Versa Module Europa (VME) platform, MicroTCA platform, programmable logic controller (PLC).

Familiarity with software configuration management tools in large distributed system environments.

Familiarity with virtualization of resources using VmWare or other tools.

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