[Fwd: Ascend Linux Systems Engineer opening]

Mon Nov 11 18:08:54 CST 2013

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Subject: Ascend Linux Systems Engineer opening
From:    "Fellers, Brian" <bfellers at teksystems.com>
Date:    Wed, October 30, 2013 6:28 pm
To:      "Fellers, Brian" <bfellers at teksystems.com>
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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 |
bfellers at TEKsystems.com<mailto:bfellers at TEKsystems.com>
888.318.2074 | F 913.338.2435
7285 W 132nd St, Suite #140, Overland Park, KS 66213

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