Linux Server Administrator

Procom Consultants Group; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Linux Server Administrator for a contract opportunity in Rio Rancho, NM. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in Linux server administration, expertise in HPC clusters, and strong troubleshooting skills. Key responsibilities include general server tasks, optimizations, and documentation for performance improvements. Ideal candidates should be able to lift heavy servers and work efficiently under tight deadlines. This opportunity offers a contract duration of 18+ months.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience with Linux server administration.
• Expertise in HPC clusters, Lustre, and OpenStack.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Ability to lift rack-mounted servers up to 35 pounds.
• Familiarity with data center safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general server administration tasks.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
• Lead software upgrade and patch updates.
• Conduct system performance analysis.

Skills

Linux server administration

Problem-solving skills

Networking protocols

Hardware/software troubleshooting

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Tools

HPC cluster

OpenStack

Big Data hardware and software

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties

• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Linux Server Administrator for a contract opportunity in Rio Rancho, NM.

Linux Server Administrator Job Details

Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing various levels of support. Develops and maintain system documentation for Lab/Data Center configuration and customizations.

Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Linux recommendations and client requirements. Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customizations. Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with Linux server administration.
• Expertise in administration of HPC cluster, Lustre, OpenStack cloud, NFV, Big Data hardware and software
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networking
• Demonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racks
• Familiarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches , routers and similar components
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 35 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety procedures
• Follow written and/or verbal Instructions for custom operating system and application installs
• Maintaining and auditing lab assets and routine inventory control
• Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful
• Knowledge of wire and cable management would be a plus
• Knowledge of IP-KVM would be a plus

ASAP

18+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.