Contractual Unix Shell Scripting Jobs in Bethesda, MD

Job Summary:
USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator and IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA. They are seeking a Senior Unix Systems Admin to manage and enhance infrastructure and disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring high availability of systems and applications.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the operating system and application server configurations on the UNIX servers in the environments, including management of virtualization in the environment.
• Assists Database Administrators with operating system configurations related to database subsystems.
• Utilizes strong troubleshooting capabilities to diagnose and resolve problems, or escalate to next level support as necessary.
• Monitors and manages storage, network, and security in the assigned environment in conjunction with vendor recommendations.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed to introduce changes and fixes into the operating environment in order to ensure the lowest possible error rate.
• Proactively monitors software maintenance levels compared to the vendor published software stack to ensure optimization and corrective fixes are applied.
• Operational support in the planning, design, replication, and synchronization of secure, high-availability systems and applications.
• Develops, updates, and maintains operations manuals, inventories, and written procedures relative to installing, maintaining, and using Operating Systems and subsystems software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage infrastructure-related projects including installation of hardware and software solutions (for mainframe, distributed servers, storage, middleware, and networking).
• Knowledge of and experience in managing DR environment/configuration projects and/or other data center operations projects.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and to apply it to business needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Knowledge of technology product offerings and experience with hardware, software and software development methodologies to understand the impact of a new project.
• Work cooperatively on an integrated team of FEPOC/BCBSA staff to successfully address any associated risks and issues.
• UNIX Shell Scripts
• Ability to Conduct Technology and Capacity assessments.
Qualifications:
Required:
• AIX 7.1 and 6.1
• DB2 in DW environment
• Unix Shell scripting
• 8+ years of IT experience working to support and enhance infrastructure and DR capabilities within an organization
• Systems engineering and technical expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of high availability IBM mainframes & AIX open systems
• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the operating system and application server configurations on the UNIX servers in the environments, including management of virtualization in the environment
• Assists Database Administrators with operating system configurations related to database subsystems
• Utilizes strong troubleshooting capabilities to diagnose and resolve problems, or escalate to next level support as necessary
• Monitors and manages storage, network, and security in the assigned environment in conjunction with vendor recommendations
• Ensures proper procedures are followed to introduce changes and fixes into the operating environment in order to ensure the lowest possible error rate
• Proactively monitors software maintenance levels compared to the vendor published software stack to ensure optimization and corrective fixes are applied
• Operational support in the planning, design, replication, and synchronization of secure, high-availability systems and applications
• Develops, updates, and maintains operations manuals, inventories, and written procedures relative to installing, maintaining, and using Operating Systems and subsystems software
• Demonstrated ability to manage infrastructure-related projects including installation of hardware and software solutions (for mainframe, distributed servers, storage, middleware, and networking)
• Knowledge of and experience in managing DR environment/configuration projects and/or other data center operations projects
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and to apply it to business needs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• Knowledge of technology product offerings and experience with hardware, software and software development methodologies to understand the impact of a new project
• Work cooperatively on an integrated team of FEPOC/BCBSA staff to successfully address any associated risks and issues
• UNIX Shell Scripts
• Ability to Conduct Technology and Capacity assessments
Preferred:
• Good understanding of Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms
• Understand Cloud based solutions and best practices (IBM Pure Application)
• Prior experience as Sr. Systems Engineer for multiple infrastructure projects that include both internal, external, and vendor resources
• Good understanding of data warehouses running in AIX/ DB2 environments with Cognos as the BI reporting tool
• Working knowledge of network components (switches, routers, port configurations)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tool set – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Visio
• Experience in creating required Plan of Action (POAs) for all major environment implementations that include detailed steps and activities with identified ownership and execution timing
• Experience in ensuring that appropriate project communication occurs on an on-going basis with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of or experience with Service Level Measurements with contractual obligations and their application to infrastructure projects
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure
• Ability to provide structure in a rapidly changing environment
• High motivation and positive attitude
• Health Care Industry experience
Company:
USM Business Systems is a global IT services and staffing company. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Chantilly, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.