Operating Systems Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Expected Duration: 7+ to 10 Years Reference Code: 1001060405 Technisource has an exciting Operating Systmes Engineer contract opportunity.  The client is located in Downtown Minnepolis.Position Description:  Acts as a lead in providing expert technical support and consultation for operating systems or subsystems. Conducts and coordinates the analysis, planning, and implementation of systems software and/or hardware. Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, debugs, maintains, modifies, and documents operating systems. Defines systems software and/or hardware requirements and determines system specifications and/or customizations. Coordinates the design of subsystems and integration of total systems. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems. Provides direction and/or guidance to less experienced staff.Minimum Experience: 4 yr degree plus 7-10 yrs exp.  Must be CCIE Certified.This position is for an Operating Systems Engineer.  The engineer will be responsible for production support and implementation work, shared with the rest of the engineering team.  Project work will be assigned based on availability and need, but will include items such as internal projects to develop the infrastructure, testing new products for compatibility, working on projects for Business customers including design review, recommendations, game plan development and review.Product Knowledge Required:  Strong Unix OS knowledge  Minimum 2 years work experience in technical support role working with relevant technologies  Experience working with LAN and WAN topologies, TCP/IP protocol, routers, switches, and firewalls in Internet, Intranet and Extranet environments  F5 OS version 4.5 or higher, F5 OS version 9.1 or higher  DNS (Unix) Administrator Server experienceProduct Knowledge Preferred:  Prior F5 or competitive products knowledge and experience strongly desired  Network protocols and concepts  Microsoft NT and Red Hat Linux  Scripting  Security concepts  Successful completion of F5 Basic and Advanced Training  CCIE and/or F5 certification  Web Server and/or application administration experience  Experience with GateD, NameD, SSH, TCP dump, OSPF, BGP, static and dynamic routing highly desired.