SHORT SCOOP: 6 years network engineering exp w/Cisco routing & switching, load balancing, Firewall, VPN, Windows, Active Directory, SAN/NAS. Exposure to UNIX & Linux. Strong preference for CCNP, CCIE, RHCE, RHCSS. Exp w/Financial services is ideal.      Our client is seeking an outstanding candidate to be their Sr. Network Engineer/UNIX System Administrator. This position will require you to design and implement our client's infrastructure. Limited travel is expected.  RESPONSIBILITIES -* Performs project analysis as well as technology design, implementation and testing for projects. These projects may include specialized security review, build-out, and best practice reviews. * Install, maintain and troubleshoot the following:  networks, servers, workstations, network-based storage hardware and software, as well as internal hardware and software. * Effectively respond to system problems that occur by analyzing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status. * Analyze business needs along with design, install, and support infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms. * Develop technical knowledge. Remain aware of current technology advancements and bring best practices in areas of expertise. EXPERIENCE -* 6 years experience with design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: - Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred at CCNP/CCDP level) - Datacenter network technologies (Load Balancing, multicast, server log parsing) - Firewall, VPN & other security technologies (Linux SNORT and Juniper experience preferred) - Advanced Linux Administration (custom Kernel tuning, preparing specialized builds) - Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations (AD integration of UNIX) - SAN/NAS systems (Fiber Channel concepts, UNIX Virtualization via SAN) * Knowledge of Network Architectures and Financial networks is a plus. * Comfortable working in a small team environment with the ability to balance multiple tasks at the same time. * Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to critical issues. * Excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. * Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology. * Experience with financial service environments, banking vendors, data feeds are a significant plus, as are technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, RHCE, RHCSS).   To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here