A premier global company in Southwest Houston, TX is looking to hire a Junior Unix Support Administrator on a contract-to-hire basis. Local candidates are preferred as there will be no relocation assistance or remote work possibilities. Job description: * Fix broken servers (replace hard drives, replace bad sticks of RAM, etc. * Troubleshoot hardware and software problem * Lift/carry computers and monitors * Automate system administration functions using UNIX shell scripts * Prioritize and address multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment * Test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs * Resolve support requests in a timely manner, escalating to other team members when appropriate * Install, upgrade, and maintain software, hardware, and peripherals * Perform general system maintenance and support * Troubleshoot connectivity issues (TCP/IP, NFS/UDP, etc.) * Develop and maintain documentation or procedures and processes, as well as, maintenance logs and equipment databases Job Requirements: * Work independently and with other members of a team * Communicate orally and in the written form, including the ability to document * Eager to learn and grow their career * Must be able to work well in an unpredictable environment and be able to effectively adjust priorities and focus as requirements shift in a dynamic environment * Must be able to document procedures and processes and keep that documentation up to date, as well as communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats * Prefer one year UNIX experience, but not required Best Regards, Michael Decker I.T. STAFFING 713.361.1270 x103 <http://www.it-staffing.com/> www.it-staffing.com