Job Description
Linux Engineer - ON SITE POSITION
*Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible and willing to gain SC clearance for this position*
Role outline:
As a Unix/Linux engineer, you’ll be responsible for keeping Unix operating systems up and running to their maximum ability. You’ll be responsible for providing technical support along with being a leadership figure in the creation and delivery of technology solutions purposely designed to meet customers’ business needs.
Responsibilities/job functions:
* Expertise working with Linux Solaris/Redhat/Ubuntu/Debian
* Should have a strong understanding of the Unix operating system and how it works, along with being able to troubleshoot problems and identify potential issue.
* Implementing technical solutions.
* Providing detailed technical designs for enterprise solutions.
* Provide routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrading to existing systems.
* Be able to design, implement and manage both Unix and Linux-based operating systems.
* Leading small/medium technical projects.
* Working with/under the direction of the Project/Technical Manager
* Provide advice on solution and integration opportunities.
* Provide technical leadership and advice on specific integration activities.
Ideal knowledge and skills:
* Has a sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to be individually responsible for the design and scope of deliverables within a specific field of expertise.
* Has ability to perform/drive resolution of problems on combinations and interactions of products.
* Ability to apply technology and consulting to solve a client business problem.
* Able to communicate and present complex issues with confidence.
* Demonstrate the use of consulting skills including questioning, listening, ideas development, permission, and rapport, and influencing.
* Ability to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form.
* Ability to write relevant components of a proposal document (e.g., answer specific RFP questions).
* Ability to translate verbal requirements from face-to-face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals.
* Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel.
Ideal qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in systems engineering, computer science or management information systems.
* 5 + years’ experience in system engineering, software engineering, operating systems programming, or naval architecture.
* Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in one or more areas.
* Experience working with one or more structured programming languages (Eg. Python, PHP, Bash Java script)
* Unix/Linux certifications are desirable, but not essential.
If you think this could be a good opportunity for you, please apply today for instant consideration and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly.