Linux System Administrator

Title – Linux System Administrator Location – Melbourne, Florida (Onsite only) Client – Thales Experience – 7 to 8 years Shifts - Work second shift (4pm-12am) or third shift (12am-8am), includes weekends Clearance – any one clearance is good (“Public Trust Clearance” would suffice as well) Job Description: Mandatory Skills - Linux System Administration Support: 3 years of system administration experience in a highly secure, Linux/Unix environment utilizing command line, monitoring tools, patching and scripting and excellent communications skills, oral and written. Preferred if you have AIX, Suse, and Windows administration and some Oracle/MySQL Database experience You must be fluent in English You must be team-oriented and self-motivated You must have an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Linux/Unix. You must have at least 3 years of system administrator experience and willing to work the second (4 PM to Midnight) or third (Midnight to 8AM) shift schedule. Responsibilities: Leverage command line activities as you monitor and resolve performance related issues of biometric products, software, and networks Monitor server/software error messages displayed on monitoring fault-detection terminal and take appropriate actions to restore services as needed Perform installations and patching to maintain key applications and operating systems Document problems/issues in ticket tracking system Review and resolve tickets through the ticketing system, phone calls, and emails. Collaborate with other teams and provide client updates until issues are resolved Lead troubleshooting call bridge to ensure the incident is documented from start to closure Support deployment activities,including patching, upgrades, scripting etc. Ensure that your customers are satisfied throughout the process Review, update, and prepare shift logs for an efficient transition to new shift. Effectively multitask on a variety of complicated assignments Work second shift (4pm-12am) or third shift (12am-8am), includes weekends Job Type: Contract Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Evening shift Overnight shift Ability to commute/relocate: Melbourne, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: linux: 5 years (Required) windows: 6 years (Required) Security clearance: Confidential (Required) Work Location: In person