Systems Administrator, Linux
and Windows (Island Park, NY 11558)
Overview:
The Senior Systems Administrator will work closely with
Technology and Business Staff Members to ensure that all Systems and Servers
are functioning at optimum levels and are in line with organizational
initiatives. Will be responsible for the installation, configuration,
maintenance and monitoring of all Hardware and Software in our environment
(Servers: Network, Storage, Security, Applications and Web). Will take part in
technical research and product evaluations to enable continuous innovation of
our infrastructure by ensuring that hardware, software, applications and
services are provisioned and maintained in line with the firm’s policies and
procedures. Will participate in the definition of technical needs/requirements,
strategic direction, design, testing and implementation throughout our
infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
· Will
be responsible for Physical and Virtual Servers, Operating Systems, Network
Equipment, Systems Monitoring, Backup and Inventory along with Software and
Applications
· Will
assure Systems Performance, Stability and Reliability by using Hardware,
Software, Application and Management Tools, Upgrades, Patches, etc…
· Communicate
with End Users and coordinate with other Members of the Technology Staff during
recovery efforts if system problems or failures occur. Responsible for the Troubleshooting,
Repair and Recovery from any/all Hardware, Software and Service failures.
· Monitor
the firm’s Technology Infrastructure and the response or escalation of events
and issues which may require immediate troubleshooting and resolution.
Requirements:
· Must
have strong, current experience in both Linux and Windows Server Administration
along with Network Administration.
· Will
have solid Hardware, O/S, Network and Application Troubleshooting and Tuning
expertise.
· Will
have thorough experience with: TCP/IP Networking, Routers, Switches, Firewalls,
iptables, IPSec, OpenVPN, Radius, DHCP, DNS (bind), proxy servers, load
balancers Wi-Fi and VoIP
· Will
have current knowledge and experience with one or more Scripting Languages
· Demonstrated
expertise in developing system requirements, diagrams, implementation plans,
documentation, and in troubleshooting operational procedures.
· Will
have current skills with Open Source Tools, Programs & Protocols: Apache
HTTPD, Apache Tomcat, Jetty, Java, SSL/TLS & Certificates, OpenSSL,
OpenSSH, OpenLDAP, Cacti, Nagios, Bind, Alfresco, CIFS, Samba, NFS, iSCSI,
LPR/LPD/CUPS, rsync, Amanda, Dirvish, Syslog, SNMP, SMTP/Sendmail, ClamAV,
Squid, KVM virtualization.
· Excellent
organizational and time management skills
· Ability
to work well both independently and as a part of a team. Must have the
flexibility to work on multiple, concurrent projects in a time sensitive
environment.
· Absolutely
must have excellent English communication skills (verbal & written).
This is a permanent, full time position (NOT a
contract). Please do not apply unless authorized to work in the US. All
candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents
All candidates MUST be local to Island Park, L.I., NY.
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own
relocation. Relocation is NOT an option.
RESUMES FROM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED
