Unix Engineer

Responsible for the technical delivery and support of our Solaris & Linux based platforms, offering escalated support, meeting operational, project and initiative needs.

- The requirements are all project based with some being used as operational backfill, others directly on the project, which we can clarify per area
- The project is the build of a new data centre, and DCT are currently looking to provide Foundation Services into this environment, hence the resource requirements
- All roles will be based in Amsterdam

RESPONSIBILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND KEY DELIVERABLES:

- Proven track record of technical project delivery
- Ability to create high-quality documentation
- Experience across a range of Unix/Linux disciplines
- Able to demonstrate a pragmatic, consistent approach across the team and organization
- Able to focus on detail within the bigger picture to provide a reliable, consistent service
- Proven to be able to work individually to deliver results or as part of a small team.
- To be responsible for installation/de-installation, configuration, maintenance and repair of systems and software.
- To respond to customer requests/incidents and troubleshoot hardware-software problems.
- Operational support - respond to all situations in accordance with Liberty Global procedures. Analyse, troubleshoot and react to issues promptly and professionally. Ensure the quality of your deliveries.
- Administration - contribute to the overall administration of the environments. Troubleshoot and assist in the maintenance of all systems
- Support in managing and deployment of new tools to improve ways of working and overall efficiency
- Ensure Liberty Global is adopting and implementing best practice in systems & infrastructure
- Support the design, build of new systems
- Produce documentation and use any appropriate means to ensure effective communications of systems, processes and procedures to both internal and external parties
- Keep updated on related/evolving standards & technologies to maintain technical excellence in your area
- Comply to standards of physical security, capacity planning and other related industry standards
- Record and maintain accurate incident and change records and logs
- Proactively detect and report to management any operational threats
- Ensure the operational availability of the systems and infrastructure

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- 2+ years of experience with IT, preferably in a Telco/Cable Operator environment
- 2+ years proficiency administering Unix & Linux Operating systems (Solaris 10 & ll, RHEL 5/6/7, OEL 5/6/7)
- 2+ years proficiency with installing operating Systems including Solaris, RHEL Linux and Oracle Enterprise Linux
- 2+ years proficiency of Virtualization Tooling including Oracle Virtual Machine, Solaris LDOM's & Zones
- Awareness of security, hardening and patching
- Awareness of Logical Volume disk management (Solaris Volume Managerwe welcome applicants from all backgrounds.