Unix Systems Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer leads technical and architecture decisions for new and existing UNIX, Windows, or Network environments as well as builds and plans for the performance, monitoring, and management of the enterprise systems.   This position provides architectural guidance, administration, and technical direction to the IT team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focuses on delivering faster provisioning, scaling and improved resiliency. Design, install, and administer systems environments with instructions and direction setting /mentoring to other administrators.
• Adheres to system administration and security best practices, standards, licensing agreements, in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Provides in-depth consulting and mentoring to IT management and staff at the highest technical level in the identification, evaluation, implementation/integration, and testing of new operating system software products.
• Mentor and resource for system admin team.
• Authority for decisions on enterprise level networking structure and issue resolution.
• Engineers/Architect systems that are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Receives and prioritizes system administration work, project-oriented tasks, and service desk requests of varying severity, documenting issues via service desk and document repository while staying within SLA’s.
• Performs security administration on designated technology including systems, applications and network security devices as well as vulnerability and patch management.
• Handles questions and concerns with accuracy and professionalism, ensuring solid customer relationships.
• Handles more technically complex systems and networks assignments which may involve integration with third party hardware/software applications.
• Leads systems teams on various projects.
• Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and recommends technologies that will better support the organization’s corporate strategy.
• Ensures documentation on processes, environments, procedures and configuration information exists and is maintained on a regular basis.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within the group on Systems/Network.
• Supports the company’s strategies and departmental goals by accomplishing tasks as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field.
• Master’s Degree in an IT related field highly preferred.
• 8-12+ years’ experience working in (UNIX, Windows, and/or Network) Administration function responsible for security, reliability, performance, and uptime.
• 12+ years of experience is required without an IT related degree.
• Relevant Certifications or equivalent work experience.
• Broad background in networking, client server, and web-based computing in a Windows and UNIX/Linux environment preferably utilizing Oracle relational database management system.
• A solid understanding of server -based operating system and networking; performance, cluster, virtualization, devices / device, and file system concepts.
• Ability to write server scripts to automate system and operations functions.
• Ability to do minimal debugging and modification of C programs.
• Preference for familiarity with the following applications: HP SIM, SharePoint, IIS, WebLogic, tomcat, Financial Applications, Citrix, Document management systems, DocScienes, Event log Management solutions, Enterprise monitoring applications, Exchange/Email, Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP,DNS, Mobile Device management. UNIX, Cisco.
• Superior troubleshooting ability with software, hardware, network, operating/file systems in a growing, fast-paced client/server and Internet-based networking environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills with users at all levels within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Proven analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Initiative to take on new tasks and resolve problems independently.