Description
We require a UNIX Systems Administrator to join our client on an exciting contract opportunity. This particular role would be more suited to a person who has had previous experience working within a media company.
Role and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate work to support 24x7x365 IT infrastructure and online games by installing, configuring, and maintaining Unix/Linux/Windows Servers
- Design, install, configure, and maintain highly reliable 24x7x365 production Servers for internal and Internet services, including WWW, ftp, DNS, email, nntp, ntp, NIS, authentication, file sharing
- Install, modify and support highly reliable 24x7x365 production systems. This involves creating game server configuration files in a configuration controlled manner, staging to a set of hosts and coordinating restart of applications; validating successful start-up or debug/Remedy failures;
- Monitor and debug application suites deployed on dozens of islands of hosts
- Support non-Unix server infrastructure efforts, including Windows domain integration, and NAS and SAN Servers
- Write intermediate-level scripts to automate and monitor systems health, performance, and security
- Monitor important technology innovations and work to incorporate technology that improves overall services delivered
- Advise and recommend purchases of computers and computer related goods whenever appropriate
- Strong experience with teamwork in Internet-related server operation groups; expert technical-level verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must have computer science knowledge adequate to understand and communicate complex system concepts to technical teams; senior level Unix/Linux systems administration and Scripting knowledge; previous experience as a UNIX administrator for 7x24 server-based systems; intermediate MS Office skills; intermediate level Internet and related networking expertise;
- Must be able to create and maintain project plans in collaboration with technical teams and management
- Should have Internet background sufficient to understand operations, security, and network planning
Certifications
- At least three years experience in a systems administrator role or equivalent
- Certifications in UNIX/Linux will be highly regarded
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.