TITLE: #10904 Sr. Network Engineer / Linux System Admin LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL – LoopSALARY: $90,000 - $115,000SHORT SCOOP: 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.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).WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10904RB on the subject line of your email. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here