Jr Unix/ Linux Technician//Local to NY/NJ

Amtex Systems Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Jr Unix/Linux Technician to join a dynamic team providing 24x7x365 coverage in data centers. This exciting role involves collaborating with system administration and application development teams to enhance operational processes. You'll have the opportunity to work on special projects aimed at improving efficiency while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in computer operations with data centers and communications.
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Knowledge of automation tools like Salt and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational efficiency through standardization and innovation.
• Assist in resolving outages using technical and interpersonal skills.
• Develop runbooks and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Shell Scripting

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Salt

Ansible

Jira

Grafana

Splunk

GitHub

Job description

Jr Unix/ Linux Technician//Local to NY/NJ

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Location: Totowa, NJ / Orangeburg, NY / Dayton, NJ (Candidates should be flexible to work at any of these locations depending on the client's needs, on all shifts)

Duration: 12 Months contract

Note: W2 - Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer; sponsorship not available.

Requirements:

• Flexibility in work location and ability to work out of Middlesex County, NJ, Orangeburg, NY, or Totowa, NJ, on all shifts as needed
• Availability to work varying hours, including weekends and nights

What’s in it for you:

Join a highly creative, dynamic, and innovative team providing 24x7x365 coverage within our data centers. Collaborate with system administration, application development, and SRE teams. Participate in designing, testing, and implementing operational processes across hardware platforms that comprise the client's environment. Opportunity to be involved in special projects to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Improve operational efficiency through standardization and innovation
• Assist in resolving outages using technical, multitasking, and interpersonal skills
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Develop runbooks and technical documentation
• Stay updated with new technologies to enhance automation efforts

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in computer operations, with understanding of data centers and data communications
• Experience working with Unix/Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with Salt or Ansible (preferably Salt)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Jira, SDLC, shell scripting (Bourne, Perl, Python), and open-source tools like Grafana, Splunk, Humio, Chef, Ruby, GitHub, Salt, Artifactory

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Media

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