<p>Kforce has a client in Nashville, TN that is seeking a HPUX Administrator.</p> <p>Summary: We are seeking an experienced HP-UX System Administrator with a strong background in Perl scripting, job scheduling using Slurm and Cron, and familiarity with ProgressDB. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of our HP-UX environment while leveraging automation and scripting for efficient system management. The primary focus of this role is on maintenance activities, with a smaller component dedicated to development tasks.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Administer and maintain HP-UX operating systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability </li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts using Perl to streamline system operations </li><li>Manage and monitor job scheduling through Slurm and Cron, ensuring timely execution of critical processes </li><li>Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and upgrades to maintain security and compliance </li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures </li><li>Collaborate with application teams to support ProgressDB environments and related integrations </li><li>Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for operational consistency </li><li>Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery exercises* 5+ years of experience as an HP-UX System Administrator or similar role </li><li>Demonstrated experience managing and provisioning attached storage using Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), including configuration, mapping, and performance optimization in enterprise storage environments </li><li>Strong proficiency in Perl scripting for automation and system management </li><li>Hands-on experience with Slurm and Cron job scheduling tools </li><li>Familiarity with ProgressDB administration and troubleshooting </li><li>Solid understanding of system security, performance optimization, and backup strategies </li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with other Unix/Linux environments </li><li>Knowledge of shell scripting and additional programming languages </li><li>Exposure to high-availability and clustering solutions </li></ul>