UNIX /Linux Systems Administrator / Sr. Systems Engineer

TDS' reliable, high quality products and responsive customer service don't just happen by accident. They happen as a result of the creativity, dedication, talent, and professionalism of every member of our TDS team. Every day, TDS' 2,700+ employees dedicate themselves to exceeding customer expectations and earning customer loyalty. 'Delighting Customers' are not buzzwords at TDS; they're part of our company's mission.Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [AMEX: TDS, TDS.S], the parent company of TDS Telecommunications Corp., earned a ranking of 478 on the 2008 Fortune 500® list of the nation's largest corporations. The company was also ranked at number 12 on Fortune's list of the 50 fastest growing companies according to one-year profit growth.Employment at TDS is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. EEO/AAP Employer COMPANY OVERVIEW:At TDS, we provide innovative Voice, Internet, and Entertainment services to rural and suburban communities nationwide, as well as leading-edge business technology. But it's our commitment to each community we serve that truly sets us apart.At TDS you will work with state of the art technology creating and supporting cutting edge services. Working with our 190+ person IS team will offer you the opportunity to excel in a collaborative, team focused environment. If you are ready for a new challenge, consider joining TDS!We have exciting opportunities for Systems Engineers at a variety of levels. Requirements for each position are listed in the qualifications section. We will assess candidates based on skills set and years of relevant technology experience.Job Description: Designing, implementing, and supporting Linux, Solaris, Juniper/Netscreen Firewalls, F5 load balancers, VMware and SAN based solutions. Participating on a variety of project teams to integrate and deploy infrastructure. Maintaining a thorough knowledge of Internet technologies and sharing that knowledge with team members and business partners. Developing and executing test plans and managing the test environment. Provides problem resolution and root cause analysis as well as proactive reporting and analysis to support the infrastructure. Using a combination of Open Source and commercial solutions to complete projects. Required Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related program -OR- 2+ years relevant work experience required. Experience with Internet protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, POP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS and/or SSH). Experience working with Perl or Shell Scripting. Available to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours system maintenance. Ability to lift computer equipment up to 50 pounds several times a week.UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator II:-All qualifications above and 1+ years experience Linux or Solaris Systems Administration experience in a production environment.UNIX/Linux Sr. Systems Administrator:- All qualifications above and 3+ years experience Linux or Solaris Systems Administration experience in a production environment.UNIX/Linux Systems Engineer:- All qualifications above and 4+ years experience Linux or Solaris Systems Administration experience in a production environment.UNIX/Linux Sr. Systems Engineer:- All qualifications above and 6+ years experience Linux or Solaris Systems Administration experience in a production environment.Other Qualifications: Ability to perform systems design, deployment, and support of Internet facing technologies such as e-mail systems, web servers, name servers, and application servers Familiar with EMC Storage Hardware, EMC Control Center, Navisphere, Fiber Channel Networking Thorough knowledge of firewall and load balancer technologies, VMware ESX Server, Veritas Volume Manager or Veritas NetBackup, HP Proliant and Sun SPARC Ability to perform reporting, analysis, monitoring, and troubleshooting using tools such as Operating System utilities and hardware diagnostic utilities Ability to install and perform maintenance on server equipment located in a data center environmenthardwareBenefits:As a part of your total compensation, TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Below is a brief synopsis of what we offer for full-time employees:Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - Eligible ImmediatelyPaid Time Off: Vacation, Personal Time, Sick Time, and HolidaysInvestments: 401K - Eligible Immediately, Pension, Employee Stock Plan, and Flexible Spending AccountsAdditional Benefits: Education Assistance, Telephone and Internet Concessions, and Personal Computer Purchase ProgramOther: Extensive training, comprehensive development programs, vendor seminars, recognition programs, and endless promotional opportunitiesKEY WORDS: UNIX, UNIX Administrator, Linux, Linux Administrator, Solaris, Solaris Administrator, Solaris Systems Administrator, VMware, Juniper, Netscreen, firewall, load balancer, SAN, Open Source, Veritas Employment at TDS is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. TDS is an EEO/AAP Employer.