Job Description :
Role: Unix System Administrator
Location: Dallas TX, 75247
Duration: 12 + Month (possible extension)
Job Description:
The individual in this position will work as a member of a global team and will be working in Contractor´s office. A high degree of working hour flexibility along with time zone awareness and consideration for cultural differences is required.
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. 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, and regulatory requirements
Skill Requirements:
Must speak, read and write English fluently. Possess strong coordination skills.
Able to articulate technical issues to a non-technical audience.
Able to refine requirements from business end users, update technical design specification documentation.
Act as a mentor and focal point for more inexperienced admins.
Technical Analysis & Problem solving skills.
Able to be productive when working asynchronously with colleagues located around the globe.
Must-Have Professional Skill Requirements:
Maintain Linux/Unix core systems.
Performs OS/Software installations and/or upgrades as required
Analyzing, designing and developing the upgrade process for release of applications and servers.
Researching and troubleshooting technical issues.
Developing and promoting standard operating procedures.
Ensuring Unix workstation/server data integrity, as requested by company’s controls.
Strong knowledge on Red Hat Linux (Mandatory
Strong knowledge on HP-UX (Mandatory
Prior experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining Unix / Linux servers, networks, and clusters.
Advance understanding and prior experience in using HP OpenView and other performance monitoring tools.
Understanding of SAN technologies.