Pay Rate: $32.00/hr to $35.00/hr on W2
Location: 100% Onsite Role in San Jose, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Must have Skills:
• Linux system administration
• Hardware debugging / setup
• Python programming experience
JOB DUTIES:
• The Systems Engineer is responsible for effective troubleshooting, provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintaining system hardware and software and related infrastructure in a mixed MS/Linux environment.
• The successful candidate must also have some Python programming skills to update scripts or applications as needed.
• This individual will assist project teams with technical issues.
• Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.
Responsibilities:
• Install new/rebuild existing Linux based servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Provide support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
• Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• Bachelors degree, with a technical major. 2-3 years system administration experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting complex OS and connectivity issues.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Python OOP experience. Must be able to interact with management stakeholders.
• Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends in order to accommodate global stakeholder requirements.
