Description
We have an immediate need for a highly motivated UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to join an exciting contract opportunity .You will be required to provide system administration to high priority infrastructure/systems, Servers, clusters, and workstations running a variety of operating systems including Solaris, Unix, and Linux.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates with client management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products.
- Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies.
- Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
- Develops and analyzes highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
- Conducts capacity planning reviews with management and approves capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel.
- Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required.
- Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions.
- Researches current systems technology and serves as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures.
- Provides technical leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex system installation processes. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel.
- Provides technical leadership to appropriate personnel on highly complex system administration activities. Provides technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues.
Skills Requirements:
- Solaris 10 and Red Hat Linux O/S administration experience with rehosting applications from physical to virtual server systems.
- Experience with VMware and/or Sun Virtualization
- Experience with implementing and sustaining virtual systems in a teaming environment
- Experience with Microsoft Windows is a plus
- Experience with OPSWare is a plus
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a specialized area or field or the equivalent, and a minimum of 5 - 8 years of related experience; or master's degree and 3 - 5 years of related experience.
Solaris
UNIX
Virtualization
Windows
Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant legislation. PLEASE NOTE: You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.