Good news! Puryear IT is looking for a Linux geek. You'll be working directly for me with our clients to help build and manage Linux and UNIX solutions. Some experience with Windows is important because we often work with and maintain Windows-based solutions as well, including Active Directory.
You need to be willing to work in Baton Rouge, since the majority of our clients are here, but we also do a good bit of telecommuting. If you don't live in Baton Rouge that is fine, but, again, the work itself is here. This is an excellent position to really hone your skills since we do some really cool work, especially in network security and identity and access management. Interested? Or know someone that is? Contact me directly at [email protected] with your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. We are open to undergrad and grad students so long as you can put in the hours. Job Purpose: Maintains computing environment by identifying Linux system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance. Duties: * Establishes Linux system specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing Linux system infrastructure. * Establishes Linux system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and Linux operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures. * Maintains Linux system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running Linux system load/?stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor. * Secures Linux system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation. * Prepares users by designing and conducting Linux training programs; providing references and support. * Upgrades Linux system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. * Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Linux, System Administration, Developing Standards, LAN Knowledge, Proxy Servers, Training , Multi-tasking, On-Call, Networking Knowledge, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Maintenance -- Dustin Puryear President and Sr. Consultant Puryear Information Technology, LLC 225-706-8414 x112 http://www.puryear-it.com Author, "Best Practices for Managing Linux and UNIX Servers" http://www.puryear-it.com/pubs/linux-unix-best-practices/ _______________________________________________ General mailing list [email protected] http://mail.brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net
