Jr. Linux Admin

Our Houston-based client, a leading high-performance computing services provider is looking for a Jr. Linux Admin. This position is responsible for hands-on delivery of Linux (and some Windows) HPC infrastructure implementation and administration. The work is done both remotely and at customer sites.

Professionalism and consulting behaviors are essential, as is integrity, hard work, ethics, teamwork and quality/process aptitude. If you are looking for an environment where there are constant opportunities for learning and improving – both technically and professionally, and you have the ability and motivation to grow in both those areas, this role could be ideal for you.

The job responsibilities include:
• Use ticketing system effectively to communicate and track issues
• Resolve L1/L2 type issues including hardware and base HPC software stack components
• Resolve client HPC application usage issues
• Perform pro-active health checks
• Generate customer reports
• Support internal systems (Linux and Windows)
• Deploy and manage software on systems

Desired Skills & Experience
• Deploy and manage software on systems
• Linux and Networking certifications.
• Experience in implementing, and supporting Linux server solutions.
• Excellent server and network troubleshooting skills demonstrated in a large Linux environment.
• Solid understanding of and experience with DNS, NIS, NFS, X-Window, Remote Access.
• Solid understanding of routers and networking protocols and designs (TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP etc.).
• Shell, Perl Scripting background. Other languages programming experience a plus.
• Storage systems: RAID, SAN, NAS a plus.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory a plus.
• Strong team working and building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Bachelor’s degree in sciences a big plus.

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience plus Bonus, Benefits