Unix Administrator

The Unix Administrator role provides ongoing administration and support of large enterprise systems at a client site. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links. Sets up user accounts on company's Servers and runs necessary system backups. Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and provides end user training where required. Works with vendors, end users, Customer Service Representatives and other technical staff to resolve advanced hardware/software issues.

The Unix Administrator uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve high complex problems in creative and effective ways. Some barriers-to-entry exist at this level such as: management/peer review, company or professional standards. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May provide guidance to personnel or work directly with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a UNIX/Linux and Solaris administration or in a similar Application Server environment
- Professional degree and/or certification or equivalent
- Good problem solving, organizational and analytical skills are also required

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Server break-fix experience, 3+ years
- Solaris experience, 3+ years
- Unix expertise, 3+ years

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