Wednesday, September 05, 2007

McKesson - Systems Engineer (HP-UX and Linux)

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4099

3. **Perm opening: Systems Engineer (HP-UX and Linux) Louisville
Posted by: "mckessonrecruiter" mckessonrecruiter@gmail.com
mckessonrecruiter
Date: Wed Sep 5, 2007 9:17 am ((PDT))

Systems Engineer (HP-UX and Linux)
Louisville, CO

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than
$90 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a
Fortune 18 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply
management and information technologies across the entire continuum
of healthcare.

Information management so powerful that it supports peace of mind.
Being part of a Fortune 18 company with over $90 billion in revenue
doesn't happen just because you have good business sense. And it
doesn't happen overnight. At McKesson Provider Technologies, it
takes knowledge and experience. And people like you. People with the
passion to make a difference. People with the power to provide
comprehensive information systems solutions for the entire continuum
of healthcare. And to eliminate inefficiencies and obstacles in
healthcare. That's the power to build your future.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the analysis, acquisition, installation,
modification and support of operating systems, databases, and
utilities. Conducts systems programming and systems support
activities such as new or revised program language codes, processing
routines, report generators, etc. Monitors effective language
codes, processing routines, hardware utilization and utilization of
database management techniques. Modifies, maintains and updates
software such as compilers, link editors, assemblers, OEM utilities,
JCL, macros and subroutines. Develops and reviews operator and
control instructions. Prepares and conducts system and programming
tests requiring interfacing of hardware and software. Conducts
programming tasks including program design, program coding,
debugging and documentation. As directed, prepares feasibility
studies and designs tests to determine operating characteristics of
software.
Candidate will be responsible for working normal business hours, but
will be on rotating on-call shifts; for one full week at a time- on
call every 8 weeks or so.

REQUIREMENTS
*No less than 6 years of high level System Administration and System
Engineering experience.
*Detailed knowledge of operating systems including HP-UX (highly
sought), Linux (Red Hat preferable) and UNIX
*Detailed knowledge of networking
*4-5 years of system Admin experience working in large data centers
*Prior experience working with Oracle, PERL, and openSSH
*Prior experience working with kickstart scripts, Altiris, and
VMWare
*Good documentation skills
*Strong working knowledge of hardware configurations
*Knowledge of Veritas NetBackup helpful
*Knowledge of system design, planning, and implementation
*Candidates should also show progression in their education and have
a strong desire to remain current on the latest technologies

EDUCATION
4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent
experience

McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of
opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in
providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and
solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire
continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson -
empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more
information.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the
talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position please visit the career section of our
website, www.mckesson.com and enter 12832 into the keyword section
or visit https://careers.mckesson.com/view.html?JobReq=12832


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