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Title:  UNIX / Linux System Engineer
Location:  Rockville, MD
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $75,000.00 to $120,000.00 per Year
Reference Code:  950368-AQG
Description:  We are seeking multiple Systems Engineers/Architects with various skill levels to support several key accounts. We are looking for individuals with System Administration and Systems Architecture experience in support of distributed large-scale UNIX (primarily SUN Solaris and Red Hat Linux) and Microsoft Windows Systems environments. Selected individuals will be trained in the use of the HP/Opsware Server Automation System (SAS) and HP/Opsware Network Automation System (NAS). These individuals will deploy and be responsible for managing the HP/Opsware software and then provide and implement succinct architectural recommendations to the customer regarding their server and application management efforts. As a principal member of the engineering team, selected individuals will hold the primary responsibility of troubleshooting and correcting problems across many Systems. Selected individuals will rely on their ability with Systems, networks, and application flow to identify and resolve configuration issues and problems. Ultimately, the selected individuals will serve as an essential member of our customer solutions team, responsible for the successful deployment and customization of the HP/Opsware solutions. Responsibilities:
  • Deploy the HP/Opsware System on client premises
  • Customize and extend HP/Opsware solutions based on customer's business requirements
  • Work with customer to deploy large scale, business critical applications using HP/Opsware
  • Develop Python scripts, shell scripts, VB scripts, and batch files for automation of system and application administration
  • Develop custom applications using the Opsware APIs and industry standard programming languages such as Python, Perl, SH, or Java to meet client's business needs
  • Define and communicate customer-driven product enhancements to the Engineering group
  • Debugging of low level operating system, networking, and application problems
  • Increase capacity for customers
Requirements:  Experience in the following areas is a plus:
  • Software development experience
  • Experience with Python or Java
  • Database experience, especially Oracle
  • SQL is a plus
  • Application technologies including IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, JBOSS, .NET framework, etc.
  • Common internet protocols including HTTP, SSL, and SOAP/XML-RPC/Web Services