Washington DC - Area This opening requires an active Top Secret Clearance with a polygraph The Unix Systems Administrator/Eng is responsible for installation, configuration, performance tuning and maintenance of a wide variety of servers as needed for Development and Release Testing. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment often requiring the ability to multitask on various projects. The successful candidate needs to be able to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network related problems. Candidates must also be able to integrate hosts into distributed systems, support Sendmail services, administer DNS, conduct backup services, script in Perl and the various Unix shells, and configure workstations and servers. The successful candidate will also be proficient in dealing with network Internet security issues using the Gauntlet firewall application. Familiarity with Cisco routers, switches and Bastion Hosts are highly desirable. 5+ Years Systems Administrations on one or more of the following: UNIX, Sun Solaris, NT Bourne/Korn shell scripting experience, and HP OpenView. Performance Monitoring / Tuning experience. The ability to work with a wide variety of Hardware/Software is assumed. Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and solid working knowledge of TCP/IP networks RDBMS knowledge. Database administration skills (e.g. Oracle DBA) an Advantage. Storage Array / SAN / Mass-Storage Subsystem experience needed. Extensive knowledge of Unix computer platforms, their operating systems and relevant support of system's management software required. Degree in technical field or equivalent experience and 6+ years of system administration experience in complex networking environment. This opening requires an active Top Secret Clearance with a polygraph. Verizon is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity M/F/D/V. Information about Verizon - Federal Network Systems is available at www.verizon.com/fns Applicants with the appropriate qualifications can apply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax 703-284-4702, please indicate SecurityFocus - Unix opening in the subject line.
