[BBLISA-jobs] Sr. Unix Systems Engineer - Kendall Square

[Val Maun]

Hello all,
 
Do people describe you as the best systems admin they have ever worked
with? Are you the one that everyone goes to for the tough problems? Would
you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where hands-on
technical challenges are the norm?
 
InterSystems Corporation is an established and growing software company
based in Kendall Square.  We are looking for an exceptional technical
leader with deep Unix/Linux skills, as well the associated
hardware/software experience that results in co-workers describing them as
³the best admin they have ever worked with.²   Once you read the job
description below, if you think this might be a match for you, please
forward your resume to val.maun at intersystems.com or apply online at:
https://jobs-intersystems.icims.com/jobs/2545/job

 
Profile Summary
This key role will support the on-going operation and improvement of our
critical departmental and enterprise systems.  Reporting to the Director
of Technical Services, this high profile position requires a highly
motivated and experienced technical leader.  This position is best suited
to a hands-on contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is
energized by new technical challenges.
 
Key Responsibilities

* Ensure the optimized performance of Unix-based enterprise systems
* Design, deploy, and maintain new systems
* Act as a technical mentor to more junior staff
* Monitor and maintain core security and networking infrastructure
* Create and maintain utilities for automation

Key Characteristics

* Passion and enthusiasm for new technology
* Strong sense of ownership of projects and drive to complete them
* Self-starter who takes pride in getting things right the first time
* Extraordinary troubleshooting/problem solving abilities
* Great communication skills
* Customer service excellence

Experience & Qualifications

* Proven experience in dealing with complex projects and problems
* Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate and apply new technology
* Expert knowledge in multiple key technical areas

Required Technical Skills

* Minimum 4 years hands-on experience installing and configuring Unix
hardware and software
* Strong Perl/scripting skills
* Strong knowledge of standard Unix subsystems such as printing, mail,
DNS, and NFS.
* Hands-on experience with enterprise backup solution configuration
* Hands-on experience with firewalls/VPN
* Hands-on experience with enterprise networking (Cisco preferred)
* Hands-on experience with multiple Unix/Linux variants
* Hands-on experience with SAN storage

Key Technical Areas

* Experience working in a software development environment with many
Unix/Linux variants.
* Experience with Perforce or other source code system
* Experience installing and configuring development environments
(compilers/debuggers/tools)
* Extensive OS installation and troubleshooting experience
* SAN setup and troubleshooting (Netapp/HP/EMC)
* VMware experience (Lab Manager/vCloud Director knowledge a plus)
* Cisco networking (ASA VPN/Firewall, Cisco switches and routers)
* Enterprise backup technology (Veeam/Commvault)
* Apache web server build and deployment

 
Education & Training

* University degree or equivalent professional experience
* Professional certifications a plus