OS Engineer - Tempe, AZ

JOB ID: # 23614
Job Title: Operating Systems Engineer 4
Location: Tempe, AZ
Duration: 4-month contract (possibility of extension)

It will be a 4 month contract with the possibility of extending to 5 or 6 months (but really trying to get all the work done within 4 months)

Degree is not mandatory, equivalent experience with 5 years Solaris, Linux experience will work
Preferred scripting w/ Opsware
Preferred HP-UX and AIX

Provides expert technical support and consultation for operating systems. Conducts and coordinates the analysis, planning, and implementation of systems software and/or hardware. Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, debugs, maintains, modifies, and documents operating systems. Defines systems software and/or hardware requirements and determines system specifications and customizations. Participates in the design of subsystems and
integration of total systems. Identifies and resolves complex systems problems. May direct the work of less experienced staff.
Minimum Experience: 4 yr degree plus 5-7 yrs exp

Requested tasks include Bios/Firmware upgrades for 2000+ servers. Must be able to work independently and as a group. Will be required to do research and provide status reports before and during the upgrade processes. Communication & planning Skills are key to getting this project properly executed.

Hardware knowledge on SUN spark servers, HP, Fujitsu, Dell, IBM, & Egenera blades.

OS knowledge required for Solaris 8/10 & Linux RHEL 4/5. HP-UX and AIX are also a plus.

Other skills, but not required: Scripting abilities, Opsware knowledge

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- Are you looking for Contract or Perm?
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- What is your current job situation? If contract, when does your contract end?
- How far are you willing to commute?
- Are you willing to relocate? Where?
- When would you be able to start a new job? 2 weeks?
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Mimi Yen-Convento
Technical Recruiter
Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3)
Direct: 925-828-2245
mconvento@strategicstaff.com
http://www.strategicstaff.com/