Innovative Information Technologies, Inc
Linux Administrator
Innovative Information Technologies, Inc, Middletown, New Jersey, United States, 07748
Share your resumes to abhishek at innovativeinfotech dot comNeed Only Local to NJ/NY Resumes | Only W2, No C2CVisa: USC/GC/EAD holdersNEED Linux Administrator / Engineer with Telecommunications BackgroundLocation: Middletown, NJ or Basking Ridge, NJ (Onsite)Long Term ContractIn-person Interview Required
Manager Note: We need more of an engineer type who has built a system from bare metal all the way to VMs and containers.Core Technical Skills:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AdministrationInstallation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of RHEL systems.Package management, service management, and system tuning.SELinux, firewall, and system security configurations.Kickstart DeploymentCreating, customizing, and troubleshooting Kickstart files for automated OS installation.PXE boot and network-based deployment orchestration for large server fleets.Dell Server ManagementInstallation and configuration of Dell PowerEdge servers.Hardware monitoring and management using Dell OpenManage, iDRAC, and Lifecycle Controller.RAID setup, firmware/driver updates, and diagnostics.EMC Storage AdministrationProvisioning and managing storage (LUNs, pools) on EMC arrays (VNX, Unity, PowerMax, (link removed)tegration of storage with Linux hosts and troubleshooting connectivity/performance issues.Use of EMC management software for monitoring and reporting.SAN Fiber Channel AdministrationConfiguration and maintenance of SAN environments using Fiber Channel protocols.Zoning and masking on Fiber Channel switches (Brocade, Cisco, etc.Host bus adapter (HBA) configuration and driver/firmware management on Linux servers.Multipath configuration and troubleshooting using tools like multipathd and lsscsi.Monitoring SAN health, performance, and resolving connectivity issues.Collaboration with storage and network teams on SAN design, expansion, and incident response.General Linux System AdministrationUser/group management, permissions, and access controls.Filesystem management (ext4, XFS, LVM, NFS, SMBScripting (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation.System monitoring and troubleshooting (top, sar, vmstat, iostat, etc.Best Practice Security Skills:System hardening (CIS/Red Hat benchmarks), disabling unused services, secure SSH configuration.Patch management and centralized update deployment.Strong user access and privilege management.Host-based firewall configuration and network segmentation.Regular backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.Audit, compliance, and log review.Soft Skills:Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting.Documentation of procedures and environments.Effective cross-team communication.Prioritization, time management, and adaptability.Certifications (Optional/Preferred):Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Dell EMC Proven ProfessionalBrocade or Cisco SAN certification (optional but valuable for Fiber Channel focus)Sample Responsibilities:Deploy Linux servers via Kickstart, integrating with SAN storage over Fiber Channel.Manage Dell server hardware and EMC storage, including LUN provisioning and multipathing.Configure, monitor, and maintain Fiber Channel SAN zones and HBAs for optimal connectivity.Implement and maintain security best practices across the server and storage infrastructure.Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, OS, and SAN-related issues.Maintain thorough documentation of SAN topologies, server builds, and operational procedures.
Manager Note: We need more of an engineer type who has built a system from bare metal all the way to VMs and containers.Core Technical Skills:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AdministrationInstallation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of RHEL systems.Package management, service management, and system tuning.SELinux, firewall, and system security configurations.Kickstart DeploymentCreating, customizing, and troubleshooting Kickstart files for automated OS installation.PXE boot and network-based deployment orchestration for large server fleets.Dell Server ManagementInstallation and configuration of Dell PowerEdge servers.Hardware monitoring and management using Dell OpenManage, iDRAC, and Lifecycle Controller.RAID setup, firmware/driver updates, and diagnostics.EMC Storage AdministrationProvisioning and managing storage (LUNs, pools) on EMC arrays (VNX, Unity, PowerMax, (link removed)tegration of storage with Linux hosts and troubleshooting connectivity/performance issues.Use of EMC management software for monitoring and reporting.SAN Fiber Channel AdministrationConfiguration and maintenance of SAN environments using Fiber Channel protocols.Zoning and masking on Fiber Channel switches (Brocade, Cisco, etc.Host bus adapter (HBA) configuration and driver/firmware management on Linux servers.Multipath configuration and troubleshooting using tools like multipathd and lsscsi.Monitoring SAN health, performance, and resolving connectivity issues.Collaboration with storage and network teams on SAN design, expansion, and incident response.General Linux System AdministrationUser/group management, permissions, and access controls.Filesystem management (ext4, XFS, LVM, NFS, SMBScripting (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation.System monitoring and troubleshooting (top, sar, vmstat, iostat, etc.Best Practice Security Skills:System hardening (CIS/Red Hat benchmarks), disabling unused services, secure SSH configuration.Patch management and centralized update deployment.Strong user access and privilege management.Host-based firewall configuration and network segmentation.Regular backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.Audit, compliance, and log review.Soft Skills:Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting.Documentation of procedures and environments.Effective cross-team communication.Prioritization, time management, and adaptability.Certifications (Optional/Preferred):Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Dell EMC Proven ProfessionalBrocade or Cisco SAN certification (optional but valuable for Fiber Channel focus)Sample Responsibilities:Deploy Linux servers via Kickstart, integrating with SAN storage over Fiber Channel.Manage Dell server hardware and EMC storage, including LUN provisioning and multipathing.Configure, monitor, and maintain Fiber Channel SAN zones and HBAs for optimal connectivity.Implement and maintain security best practices across the server and storage infrastructure.Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, OS, and SAN-related issues.Maintain thorough documentation of SAN topologies, server builds, and operational procedures.