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Linux Patching Engineer at Experis in Minneapolis, MN
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Job Description
Company Description
Top financial company.
Job Description
Linux System Engineer
Need 5+ years of experience in patching multiple Linux platforms Like Redhat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Sun Solaris, especially RHEL 6 (i.e. Redhat).
Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
Configure/add new services as necessary.
Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications.
Perform patching with kickstart using automation scripts.
Proficiency in writing shell scripts, debugging errors, and modifying scripts when necessary
Prefer good experience on VMware , ILO and physicial servers.
Need to be an expert with DNS, FTP and NFS also with remote access and security.
Should be well aware of all patching issues related to Redhat.
Experience in migrating servers and upgrading servers.
Proficient in taking backups and performing backup steps before doing patching.
Previous experience on Redhat Satellite server and Spacewalk server will be required.
Experience in administering, installing missing packages on customer request and hand on experience on ticketing tools like BMC Remedy is very much required.
This project is related to patching production, dev and QA server -- you need to be available 24X7 and especially on weekends.
Need to be proficient in documentation especially on internal sharepoint.
Qualifications
Need 5+ years of experience in patching multiple Linux platforms Like Redhat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Sun Solaris, especially RHEL 6 (i.e. Redhat).
Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
Configure/add new services as necessary.
Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications.
Perform patching with kickstart using automation scripts.
Proficiency in writing shell scripts, debugging errors, and modifying scripts when necessary
Prefer good experience on VMware , ILO and physicial servers.
Need to be an expert with DNS, FTP and NFS also with remote access and security.
Should be well aware of all patching issues related to Redhat.
Experience in migrating servers and upgrading servers.
Proficient in taking backups and performing backup steps before doing patching.
Previous experience on Redhat Satellite server and Spacewalk server will be required.
Experience in administering, installing missing packages on customer request and hand on experience on ticketing tools like BMC Remedy is very much required.
This project is related to patching production, dev and QA server -- you need to be available 24X7 and especially on weekends.
Need to be proficient in documentation especially on internal sharepoint.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.