Title: Senior Linux Systems Engineer/AdministratorPay Rate: $100k + Job Description:SD3 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client's most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will learn our client's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve their technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities: Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Linux systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the firm. Researching new technology and analysing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - require most but not all: Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Windows Server technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Enterprise backup/replication solutions Virtualization technologies High performance/Grid computing Supporting Linux system services: HTTP/HTTPS, SMB, NFS, Web Proxy, Sendmail, BIND DNS, NTP A variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Red Hat RHCE or above EMC Expert or above VMWare VCP or above Cisco CCNA or above Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional Information:Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW!
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