Linux Systems/Network Engineer Opening in Lexington, MA!

Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country.

Apex has an opportunity for a Linux Sys Admin/Engineer in the Lexington, MA area. Some remote work is possible.

For applicants who are interested in this Linux Systems Engineer opportunity; please send a Word resume to Molly Ackerman, Technical Recruiter,Click here to Apply

Here are the details:

Position: Linux Sys Admin/Engineer
Location: Lexington MA

(some remote work possible after a period of time on the contract)
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Duration: 6-12 months+

Position Description:

• Maintains operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination of infrastructure and cloud responsibilities.
• Develops and designs core operating system builds. Responsible for coding, virtualization, and automation of systems.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains an active directory of users and system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system-wide software, and allocates mass storage space.
• Assesses and resolves user access problems related to security controls to minimize business impact and risk exposure.
• Identifies and evaluates vendor products and establishes vendor monitoring and tracking processes.
• Performs capacity planning and monitors/tunes systems.
• Recommends appropriate platforms for purchase, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery.
• Serves as a point of escalation for major incidents that are unresolved at the helpdesk level.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• May draft general IT communications to end-users including notifications of outages/downtimes.
• May serve as the primary liaison for mergers, acquisitions, and divesture activities as it relates to user access, network, security, and support.

Required Skills:

• Supports IT infra both in the air and on the ground
• Linux and networking
• Routing with OSPF
• Routers switches vlans - all administration - NetGear and Linux routers
• RHEL and or CentOS or Ubuntu administration
• Install, admin, server environment ; build and install SW, patching
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Must be a team player

Desired Skills (not required but candidate will have exposure to these skills in this role):

• **Linux administration is the primary preferred skill, BUT some networking is going to be required - fundamentals are needed in networking (as well as a willingness to perform networking tasks) ie, assigning IPs, adding network ports into a VLAN
• Some ESX VmWare is preferable

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition of employment

Additional Benefits:

For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

Perks: any selling points about the role/company

• 10 days PTO
• 6 paid holidays

EEO Employer

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application,Click here to Apply