AIX/Red Hat Engineer Team Lead

Requisition #: 14749

Name of Location: Data Center

Work Schedule: Day

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Days: Monday – Friday

JOB SUMMARY

The candidate is responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of the Unix/Linux shared systems and related architectures including support and care of existing Unix/Linux systems. Design and build of new systems, working closely with shared services teams, applications teams and business units to meet support and project goals. The position is also responsible for managing the staff responsible for all aspects of Unix/Linux shared systems support, design and implementations. Ensures staffing levels to effectively support a 24/7 operation.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field; or equivalent experience

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX certification required

EXPERIENCE*

• Two to four years leadership experience in IT support organization
• Three to five years’ experience in server virtualization technologies utilizing Linux Red Hat, IBM AIX, and VMware
• Experience in hardening, patching, testing and monitoring systems against security threats
• Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects, and support initiatives in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Five to seven years’ experience in a technical support position in a Unix/Linux and/or EPIC Cache environment
• Experience in a healthcare environment with Epic Systems
• ITIL v3 Certification

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

• Proficiency in the following and are not limited to these technologies: TCP/IP, SNMP, NFS, DNS/DHCP, Multi Factor & Federated Environments, Cloud Solutions, VmWare, Backups, Patching, Anti-Virus, AIX/Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SAN’s, Inter Connects, Enterprise Printing, Management/Monitoring Tools, Archiving Technologies, Load Balancers, Server Farm/Blade Systems, Power Systems/PowerHA/PowerVM, Software Defined Networking, Data Security Management, Shell Scripting, Kernal Tuning etc.
• Demonstrated, well-developed, organizational, written communication and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines, including administrative, executive staff and patient care systems users
• Proven organizational, problem solving, analytical, prioritization, project management, customer service, support, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational and departmental lines
• Fundamental understanding of technical environments in order to create and document processes and procedures

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*

Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs independently not to exceed 50 lbs without assistance

Bending/Stooping – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

Climbing – Not Present

Hearing/Speaking – Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.

Lifting – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

Sitting – Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)

Standing – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

Walking – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)

WORKING CONDITIONS*

No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids

Location Address: 2640 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, GA 30096

Function: Information Technology – Architecture & Design

Overview:

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent dedicated to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

With 3 hospitals, 27 neighborhood locations and a total of 575 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Children’s has been ranked on Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” for eleven consecutive years and named one of the “100 Best Companies” by Working Mother magazine. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of being Dedicated to All Better and impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and their families each year.