Direct Client Requirement: System Administrator LINUX on w2 contract

Deegit Inc

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a System Administrator with expertise in Linux environments for a 6-month contract position in Syracuse, New York. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in system administration, strong knowledge of Linux and security, and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities will include providing system administration support, monitoring performance, managing software installations, and ensuring system integrity with backups. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to apply their skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in system administration.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux environments.
  • Experience with Solaris Operating Systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for system/database administration.
  • Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance.
  • Oversee software installations and upgrades.
  • Develop capacity plans for enterprise-wide systems.
  • Coordinate changes in complex system landscapes.
  • Support data/media recoverability through backups.

Skills

Linux Operating Systems
Red Hat Linux
Linux Security
Solaris Containers/Zones
Windows/Wintel environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Direct Client Requirement: System Administrator LINUX on w2 contract

Location: SYRACUSE, New York

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a System Administrator with expertise in Linux environments to work on a 6‑month contract.

Qualifications
  • At least 5 to 7 years of experience in system administration.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux Operating Systems, Red Hat Linux, and Linux Security.
  • Experience with Solaris Containers/Zones and Solaris Operating Systems.
  • Experience in Sun/Solaris domains and Windows/Wintel environments.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
Main Responsibilities
  • Provide support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system/database administration.
  • Perform systems/database administration, monitor and tune systems to ensure optimum performance.
  • Oversee software installations, upgrades, and related software packages.
  • Collect and review system data for capacity and planning purposes and develop capacity plans for enterprise‑wide systems.
  • Coordinate with management to implement changes, support design and configuration of complex system landscapes.
  • Support complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct appropriate data refresh strategies.
  • Recommend and implement database solutions/enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
  • Apply support packages/patches to maintain system integrity.
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