*This is a 3 month contract to hire*Prestigious Fortune 500 Company, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Senior Linux Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation and support of the Linux server infrastructures for all locations. Provides technical thought leadership for Servers and is accountable to define, maintain, communicate, and implement standards consistent with established architecture and strategy. Responsible for the provisioning of complex server environments. Additionally, responsible for the update of management information systems, including asset management, time tracking and other systems. This position is also required to mentor junior level engineers as well as provide second level support for complex issues, problems or projects.Duties & Responsibilities1. Responsible for working with the different business units to develop the engineering design to support the business and operational requirements for either new systems or enhancements to existing systems. Interacts in a professional manor during the project engagement and proactively utilizes knowledge of the business unit and objectives to maximize the efficiency of the design. 2. Responsible for the engineering design to meet the business and operational objectives for business continuity solutions.3. Responsible for defining standard engineering designs, templates, processes, and procedures for implementing projects that follow existing architectures for large complex projects.4. Responsible for defining new engineering designs, templates, processes and procedures for implementing projects that require new architecture patterns. 5. Provides subject matter expertise to maintain the appropriate lifecycle for the technologies in scope including technology risk, refresh, migration and retirement.6. Provides quality assurance for engineering designs of junior team members7. Analyzes system performance, modifying parameters to improve throughput and effectively utilize system resources. Monitors resource usage, making required adjustments.QualificationsThe duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.7+ years progressive open systems or Linux platform experienceDemonstrated expertise in the design, implementation and support of complex server infrastructures.Expert understanding of data communication protocols focusing on TCP/IP.Strong understanding of server platforms in a corporate infrastructure.Strong understanding of server security practices and tools.


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