Diverse Lynx
Lead UNIX Admin
Diverse Lynx, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Total Experience Required- 10+ Years
Platform Solutions Design is looking for a qualified individual to join a fast-paced, dynamic team involved in application team server architectural design and server resource planning/building/deployment.
The candidate will be responsible for implementation of Unix projects and securing the environment including planning, execution, installation, closure and turnover to the support team.
-Implement security direction and strategy for UNIX environment-Create, update and maintain Unix application team architectural diagrams-Design and integrate new security technology into Northern' s environment-Participate in gathering technical and business requirements for new server builds-Ensure projects are following Northern standards.-Work with project teams to complete tasks and initiatives-Work with application owners and vendors to resolve technical issues
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:The ideal candidate would have:•Ability to create infrastructure diagrams for the UNIX environment for each project.•Solid technical background in administering large-scale Unix Server environments•Ability to work with technical staff and partners to design, implement, troubleshoot complex server environments and situations.•Experience in a highly visible role working on multiple projects at the same time.•Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical business partners.•Ability to use automation scripts and tools of processes/procedures for projects assigned
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
Minimum of total 10 years' experience in:- 5 years of hands on experience installation, configuration and troubleshooting Red Hat Linux Operating System ( versions 5.x-9.x)- 3 years of infrastructure design and creating architectural diagrams for multiple server build environments- 3 years of hands on experience with Unix OS hardening within an enterprise based on industry benchmarks (CIS)- 2 years of experience working on Filesystems (VXFS, ZFS, EXT3, EXT4, XFS, UFS) and Volume Managers (VXVM, LVM)- General networking communication protocols and security tools.- Strong understanding of Unix security principles and SELinux- Hands on experience with implementing auditd and/or security products and sudo- Hands on experience with setting up, maintaining and migrating LDAP services- Implementation of Linux/Unix Security Tools- Securing connections using SSL, TLS for Unix services.- Virtualization of Linux virtual machines using VMware.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS - Skills Required:
- Strong troubleshooting skills- Ability to architect Unix security solutions based on an application's required availability- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Strong documentation skills- Ability to organize and manage several projects concurrently- Service oriented and able to manage partners expectations- Ability to work in a team atmosphere- Technically train/mentor staff members- Strong presentation skills (to both technical and nontechnical audience)- Ability to collaborate with other teams to achieve results- Experience developing processes/procedures/Automation- Large scale configuration management of cross-platform systems
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (good to have)
- Familiarity with Solaris (versions 10.x-11.x, LDOM/Zones) helpful- Familiarity with AIX (version 7) helpful- Messaging systems concepts (e.g. MQ)- Oracle RAC on RedHat- Network Load Balancer concepts (F5/BigIP)- DNS- AIX and Solaris knowledge- Various Scripting disciplines (Shell, Python, Perl, Ansible YAML)- Configuration management tools (Ansible or CFEngine a plus)
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Platform Solutions Design is looking for a qualified individual to join a fast-paced, dynamic team involved in application team server architectural design and server resource planning/building/deployment.
The candidate will be responsible for implementation of Unix projects and securing the environment including planning, execution, installation, closure and turnover to the support team.
-Implement security direction and strategy for UNIX environment-Create, update and maintain Unix application team architectural diagrams-Design and integrate new security technology into Northern' s environment-Participate in gathering technical and business requirements for new server builds-Ensure projects are following Northern standards.-Work with project teams to complete tasks and initiatives-Work with application owners and vendors to resolve technical issues
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:The ideal candidate would have:•Ability to create infrastructure diagrams for the UNIX environment for each project.•Solid technical background in administering large-scale Unix Server environments•Ability to work with technical staff and partners to design, implement, troubleshoot complex server environments and situations.•Experience in a highly visible role working on multiple projects at the same time.•Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical business partners.•Ability to use automation scripts and tools of processes/procedures for projects assigned
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
Minimum of total 10 years' experience in:- 5 years of hands on experience installation, configuration and troubleshooting Red Hat Linux Operating System ( versions 5.x-9.x)- 3 years of infrastructure design and creating architectural diagrams for multiple server build environments- 3 years of hands on experience with Unix OS hardening within an enterprise based on industry benchmarks (CIS)- 2 years of experience working on Filesystems (VXFS, ZFS, EXT3, EXT4, XFS, UFS) and Volume Managers (VXVM, LVM)- General networking communication protocols and security tools.- Strong understanding of Unix security principles and SELinux- Hands on experience with implementing auditd and/or security products and sudo- Hands on experience with setting up, maintaining and migrating LDAP services- Implementation of Linux/Unix Security Tools- Securing connections using SSL, TLS for Unix services.- Virtualization of Linux virtual machines using VMware.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS - Skills Required:
- Strong troubleshooting skills- Ability to architect Unix security solutions based on an application's required availability- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Strong documentation skills- Ability to organize and manage several projects concurrently- Service oriented and able to manage partners expectations- Ability to work in a team atmosphere- Technically train/mentor staff members- Strong presentation skills (to both technical and nontechnical audience)- Ability to collaborate with other teams to achieve results- Experience developing processes/procedures/Automation- Large scale configuration management of cross-platform systems
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (good to have)
- Familiarity with Solaris (versions 10.x-11.x, LDOM/Zones) helpful- Familiarity with AIX (version 7) helpful- Messaging systems concepts (e.g. MQ)- Oracle RAC on RedHat- Network Load Balancer concepts (F5/BigIP)- DNS- AIX and Solaris knowledge- Various Scripting disciplines (Shell, Python, Perl, Ansible YAML)- Configuration management tools (Ansible or CFEngine a plus)
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.