Linux System Admin/engineer

3 month+ contract

General Environment

Client is creating a new home grown application on a Linux platform.  They previously have no experience with the Linux platform.  Corporate Technolgies built out the environment, however end client is not comfortable in their ability to support the new environment as their developers begin to work in this environment.  There is the need to trouble shoot issues, provide integration with Active Directory (AD).  The environment consists of Redhat Linux running on HP DL360 hardware with Samba and Winbind.  They are using AD for authentication. They will be ramping this development effort and will quickly go from 10 to 100 developers.  Cloning machines using a kick start configuration will be essential. 

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

What are the technical skills that are absolutely required for this person to be successful?

• Redhat Linux
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• AD Integration
• Samba/Winbind
• Kick Start Configuration

ATTRIBUTES: 

What are the specific soft skills attributes this individual needs to have in this role?

(Examples:  Leadership, business acumen, communication skills etc….)

• Good Communication Skills
• Good interpersonal skills

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

What are the core job responsibilities this person will be asked to perform and accountable for?

• Provide support for the Linux environment
• Help to bring new developers onto the environment
• Troubleshoot issues from developers.

 DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

What are those technical skills that you would consider desired or “nice to have” to complement the required skills?

• HP DL360 hardware experience