System Administrator/JAS

Shain Associates

Primary Purpose of Job: This position will have two primary, and equally important, roles: Systems Administrator and Release Engineer. The Systems Administrator role includes managing desktops (i.e., Windows, Linux, and VMWare), servers (i.e., Solaris, Linux, SAN/NAS - fiber, SCSI and iSCSI, VMWare), and data networking (i.e., VPNs, IP Phones, Ethernet, comms lines, printers, security system). The Release Engineer role includes managing builds and configurations, source-code control in Subversion (e.g., branching, merging), makefile maintenance, infrastructure automation, and tools evaluation & development. Main Duties: 1. System Administration * Setup and maintain desktop computing equipment including desktops or laptops with Windows, VMWare, or Linux. * Setup and maintain server/lab equipment including Solaris, Linux, EMC Celerra NAS, fiber channel SAN, printers, ... * Setup and maintain data networking including Ethernet, Avaya IP phones, routers/switches, wireless, security, T1s, ... * Setup & maintain VMWare machines with images for all supported product OSs. * Out of hours support for critical outages. * Computing infrastructure procurement as requested. * Perform daily back-ups. * Active Directory administration. * Document IT procedures & quick-start notes. * Log & track help requests to resolution. 2. Release Engineer * Unix & Windows shell scripting. * Infrastructure automation via scripting and 3rd party tools. * 3rd party tool evaluations, ordering, and installation. * Knowledge of software development process and SCM best practices. * Experience using build tools and utilities like make, nmake, ant, etc. * Nightly product build & configuration management. * Support svn and product use thereof in way of branching and merging. * Ability to support makefile hierarchy and restructuring would be helpful. Expected Standards: * Must be a highly motivated, professional. * Should display strong independent & team skills. * Must be able to travel to Chicago if needed, although this will not be often. * Aggressive and driven, focused on team and business success. Experience/Knowledge Required: Background and Experience * Proven technical analysis and problem resolution skills. * Experience working in an aggressive new product software development environment, preferably a start-up. * Significant System Administration experience including Windows, Linux, Solaris, SAN, NAS, networking, VMWare, shell scripting, ... * Minimum 3 years with Windows, Office, Exchanges, SQL Server, and VMWare * Minimum 7 years with Solaris, Linux, Unix * Minimum 5 years with data networking * Prior release engineering experience would be helpful. * Server performance monitoring, and kernel tuning for high performance application would be helpful. Required Skills * Ability to demonstrate logical thinking and problem resolution research. * Ability to demonstrate assertiveness and proactiveness. * Excellent English language writing and editing skills. * Proven ability, experience, & demonstrable knowledge to perform all the main duties listed above. Education: * Minimum undergraduate degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Science. * Preferable would be a graduate degree in Computer Science.JobCircle.com is the #1 local job board for jobseekers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Visit JobCircle.com to search through 100,000 jobs and apply instantly online.