Hello,

 

Attached is the job description for the Linux Systems Engineer opening we have with Ascend Learning.   Ascend is looking for any Linux candidate that has experience with Moodle.  This is a 3-6 month long contract.  Ascend is located at 11161 Overbrook Rd  Leawood, KS.   Please let me know if you know anyone who is in the job market and would be interested in this opening.

 

 

Linux Systems Engineer

 

Job Description

Ascend Learning, LLC (www.ascendlearning.com) is a global leader providing online education, assessment, remediation, certification and e-learning solutions for the post-secondary academic market specifically serving the nursing, allied health, sports medicine, public safety, and the financial services industries. Ascend employs more than 900 employees in 35 states. Ascend's portfolio companies consist of Jones and Bartlett Learning, ATI Nursing Education, the National Healthcare Association, ExamFX, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Boston Reed, Advanced Informatics and ClickSafety.

Job Summary:

The Linux Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of the company’s Linux infrastructure. This position is highly technical in nature, requires excellent technical skills in a variety of competencies, and the ability to learn and adopt new technologies. The Linux Systems Engineer will join a team of highly motivated engineers who are passionate about technology. The team is responsible for supporting our 24x7 systems infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

·         Engineers, implements, and supports the organization’s Linux systems infrastructure

·         Evaluates current Linux systems environments, conducts research, recommends, and implements innovate systems technology that can enhance the reliability, security, productivity, and efficiency of the Linux infrastructure

·         Develops and maintains documentation of design, as well as, on-going operation and administration of systems infrastructure

·         Contribute to and maintains technical standards for Linux systems infrastructure

·         Provides fourth-tier support for the efficient resolution of Linux systems-related incidents, service requests, and problems; and updates service desk management tool accordingly

·         Assists other IT functional teams to troubleshoot critical Linux business systems

·         Solves complex problems with many variables

Required Candidate Experience & Qualifications:

·         5+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer, or a Linux Administrator

·         Certifications preferred (e.g. Linux+ or  LPIC)

·         An Associate's degree or higher in computer science, MIS, IS, related field or equivalent and related work experience

·         Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of systems technology, such as but not limited to Ubuntu Server 8 or higher, Landscape, Apache, VMware vSphere 4 or higher, Moodle, Wordpress, and NAS and SAN (EMC, Equallogic, NetApp)

·         Customer-centric attitude with internal and external customers

·         High level of written communication and documentation skills

·         Possess knowledge in ITIL processes such as Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, Service Delivery, and Continual Service Improvement

·         Must be disciplined, dynamic and flexible to manage multiple projects and tasks, work effectively in a rapidly changing environment and meet ongoing and overlapping deadlines

·         Must be able to operate autonomously with little supervision to achieve desired goals

·         Work weekends/nights on occasion for maintenance

·         Participate in weekly on-call support rotation

Best regards,

 

Brian Fellers | Professional Recruiter T 913.664.0149 | M 785.250.7060 | [email protected] 888.318.2074 | F 913.338.2435 7285 W 132nd St, Suite #140, Overland Park, KS 66213