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Apex Systems, Inc Application Programmer III in Pennington, New Jersey
Job Description:Job Role: Application Programmer IIIContract Duration: 12 Months Contract RoleLocation: Pennington, New Jersey 08534· Administer and support IBM Spectrum Scale System(ESS) 6000 clusters to ensure high availability, resilience and scalability· Install, configure and maintain NSD servers, GPFS clusters· Monitor, analyze and optimize storage performance, throughput, and capacity planning.· Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Perform root-cause analysis of service disruptions and implement preventive measures· Collaborate with stakeholders in maintaining the infrastructure (applying patches, swing to a backup data center etc.)· Must have experience in Incident management, Service Request, Change management and Problem Management.· Automate and monitor utilizations and take necessary actions to remediate bottlenecks.· Strong knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Enterprise Infrastructure (patching, upgrade, backup, monitoring etc.)· Perform root-cause analysis of system failures, identify bottlenecks, and establish preventive measures.· Must have experience handling performance issues, system optimization and be able to mentor junior team members with best practices.· Must have working experience in an enterprise wise shared services environment.· Knowledge of data protection, backup, and disaster recovery strategies· Familiarity with monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace etc.)· Oversee and maintain infrastructure and system installations including configuration, testing and upgrades· Implement and maintain backup, redundancy and security of the storage systems· Knowledge of Storage Systems, NSD, GPFS· Troubleshoot issues with system, collect logs, raise vendor case, work with vendor.· Experience with containers - Node js, ContainersEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.