Technology Technician

Official Title – Client Technologies Technician – AdvancedLocation: RemoteDuration: 12+MonthsDAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages systems software. Provides technical support in developing, maintaining, installing, and using operating systems and subsystems for mission critical systems.40% - Subject Matter Expert to create, install, and maintain system software on mission critical systems. Tune systems for optimal performance. Track system capacity. Ensure system stability.35% - Collaborate and liaise with other units and serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert. 15% - Contribute to research and development projects as required.10% - Train and advise less skilled systems programmers and provide expert technical assistance for others.REQUIRED SKILLS:5+ years of experience with Linux/UNIX 3+ years of experience with a highly regulated Health Care environment (HIPAA)3+ years Scripting and Automation 3+ years of experience working in a mixed Linux and Windows environment within a VMWare or other cloud based enterprise environment.PREFERRED SKILLS:RedHat based LinuxSaltStack (or other configuration management software such as Ansible or Puppet)GIT Splunk/Elasticsearch or similar Logging TechnologiesSoftware-Defined Networks REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma and experience with enterprise linux system. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:RHCT, RHCE, or similar Linux certifications.SOFT SKILLS:Effective communication skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Self-motivation, problem solving, analytical thinking, time management, ability to work effectively in a stressful environment, customer focused, detail oriented, team player