Unix Systems Administrator

As part of the Global Markets IT Team the Systems Administrator will provide end-to-end support across multiple environments (Production, Development, and Testing) throughout Asia. This means working with leading technology professionals in a fast paced and highly dynamic organization.

The contractor will have an opportunity to hone their already extensive Unix support skills whilst being a key member of the team, based in Singapore.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide support for mission critical Linux/UNIX systems
- Maintain Servers in development, QA, production and contingency environments
- Perform configuration and troubleshooting of hardware, OS, Storage, backup and network problems
- Assist application releases.
- Assist with Systems maintenance
- Plan, test and implement changes and upgrades to the server environments
- Provide escalation support for Level 1 Operations Analysts team in Singapore.
- Act as escalation point for unresolved Level 1 issues.
- Provide Level 3 support for overnight issues for the EMEA region

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- At least 5 years of experience in supporting and administering Solaris (versions 8, 9 and 10)
- Experience in administering Red Hat Linux (version 3, 4 and 5)
- Experience with:
- Networking and TCP/IP protocols
- EMC SAN/NetApp NAS
- Active Directory
- DNS
- VMware Virtualisation Technologies
- Good knowledge of Shell/Perl Scripting
- Knowledge of VERITAS Backup Solutions
- Strong analytical, debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal, communications, organizational and time management skills
- Capability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills are essential. A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science is highly advantageous, as well as ITIL certification.Ikas International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.