Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy
Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)
Cluster Engineer
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Cluster Engineer for a contract opportunity in Champaign, Illinois.
Cluster Engineer Job Details
The main duties are building, configuring, and maintaining high-performance computing test beds in an internal research lab. Predominantly, the work involves installation and troubleshooting of Linux based machines and clusters but may also include some Windows based efforts. The candidate will provide systems level troubleshooting of production and preproduction servers and software to support research projects. A level of independence and problem solving is required. Development of scripts for automation of cluster provisioning and configuration may be required. In addition, the maintenance includes support for users of the systems, internal documentation of practices, and general operation and maintenance of the lab spaces. Lab duties also include physical installation of servers with the ability to lift 50lbs.
Cluster Engineer Mandatory Skills
Two or more years of experience in Linux or Unix system administration and maintenance, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
Experience in one or more scripting languages is required, preferably Perl, Python and/or shell scripting.
Hands-on experience building or maintaining Linux clusters is highly desired but not a requirement.
The following experience / skills are desired, but not required:
- Network file storage and backup administration
- Batch system setup, tuning, and administration
- LDAP setup and administration
- IP and network routing configuration and security
- Server management using out-of-band tools
- Windows system administration
Cluster Engineer Start Date
ASAP
Cluster Engineer Assignment Length
10+ Months
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.
Skills Required
- Two or more years of Linux or Unix system administration and maintenance, including hardware and software troubleshooting
- Experience in scripting languages (Perl, Python, and/or shell scripting)
- Ability to perform physical server installation and lift up to 50 lbs
- Hands-on experience building or maintaining Linux clusters
- Network file storage and backup administration
- Batch system setup, tuning, and administration
- LDAP setup and administration
- IP and network routing configuration and security
- Server management using out-of-band tools
- Windows system administration
What We Do
Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada, and one of North America's leading staffing and contract workforce services providers. The company specializes in connecting IT talent with opportunity, delivering flexible IT staffing solutions and professional services to help organizations overcome technology gaps and drive transformation.
