Senior Unix System Administrator

in Cleveland, OH

Position Responsibilities:

The Unix System Administrator’s role is to operate and tune Unix / Linux systems, servers, and related components to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. The Unix System Administrator also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure Unix / Linux system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, nd regulatory requirements.Essential Functions Strategy & Planning· Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for Unix / Linux systems and software in conjunction with end-users.Acquisition & Deployment· Coordinate with network engineering, business application owners, and database administration functions to implement Unix / Linux systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.· Install and configure Unix / Linux systems and software.Operational Management· Implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure Unix / Linux system security through secure system access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.· Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for related file systems, input/output systems, networking, clustering, storage, and applications.· Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage. · Perform and test data backups and restores, in conjunction with the storage team where present, to ensure full data retrieval.· Review and deploy Unix / Linux system releases and vendor-supplied patches according to best practices.· Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all Unix / Linux systems.· Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.· Monitor, test, and tune system performance; preserve and provide system log files as needed.· Recommend and execute modifications to Unix / Linux systems in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.· Conduct research on Unix / Linux-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.· Remain informed on laws, trends, and issues, including current and emerging technologies and best practices; advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on their relative importance. · Ensure Unix / Linux-based systems comply with policies, standards, licensing agreements, configuration guidelines, and best-practices for maintaining regulatory compliance.· Ensure secure user access and role validation processes. · Perform Unix / Linux server/database transaction and security audits leading to identification and mitigation of security threats to enterprise data. Recommend and implement changes where necessary.· Create required reports in response to business user needs.· Create Unix shell scripts.· Develop, document, and maintain Unix / Linux system training materials and systems documentation for educating end users and new IT staff.· Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the teamSome international travel may be required.

Experience Required:

· 3 to 7 years experience of Sun Solaris Unix platform(s) required. · Specific knowledge of Sun Domain and LDOM technologies. 1 to 2 years experience desired.· 3 to 7 years experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Unix / Linux servers, networks, and clusters. · 3 to 7 years experience with Veritas SFRAC and Sun Cluster desired.· 3 to 7 years experience with Veritas Volume Manager and other disk management software required.· Functional understanding of HP OpenView and other performance monitoring tools. 2 to 3 years experience desired.· Functional understanding of SAN technologies.· Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.· Working technical knowledge of shell scripting.· Good technical knowledge of current network hardware and standards.· Extensive application support experience.· Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, firewall management, and database administration.· Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Education Required:

· Bachelor degree in computer science or a related field and 3-7 years of experience, or equivalent work experience of 7-10 years.

Additional Comments:

Some international travel may be required.

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