IT Specialist
Required Technical Skills:
• Must be proficient in Linux operating systems and Linux Kernel configurations.
• Deep understanding of domain controllers’ set-up and configuration.
• Working knowledge of Linux user authentication and network access rights.
• Ability to write and maintain custom Linux/Unix shell scripts.
• Understanding of what a real-time virtual network environment is.
Preferred Technical Skills:
• Knowledge and experience in using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) versions 2 and 3.
• Understanding of logical AD network divisions; ability to properly arrange resource objects.
• Familiarity with Web Server and Application Server configurations.
• Experience working with VMware, vCenter, and vSphere.
• Utilization of defect/service tracking software for project metrics.
Responsibilities:
• Provide installation and maintenance of systems controlling software over the life of the project.
• Identify, report, and correct system issues.
• Provide system based knowledge to leadership, peers, and client representatives.
• Configure an Active Directory to provide a central location for network administration and security.
• Utilize DNS to configure the AD hierarchical structure.
• Support Accenture Linux OS team with IRS application deployments into the IEP.
• Analyze, understand, fix, and maintain Linux OS security vulnerabilities through policy driven network standardization.
• Participate in the “On-Call Process” during after business hour situations and/or emergency situations during business hours that require immediate attention.
• Provide cyclic OS Level patches and scheduled maintenance on variety of virtual machines that may require working outside core business hours.
• Communicate status to supervisor regarding any issues or schedule concerns.
• Manage and escalate as necessary key decisions, issues, and risks.
• Collaborate with technical architecture and testing leads on solution issues.
• Work with COTs vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.
• Comply with the IEP - Operation & Maintenance Networking Standards and Security Standards.