Staff UNIX Systems Administrator Job in San Diego 92101, California US
Overall, the position of Staff Unix Systems Administrator is expected to:
- Design, install, configure, and maintain highly reliable 24x7x365 production servers, including (but not limited to) www, ftp, source management, and team productivity
- Provide leadership, make recommendations, and collaborate with software developers, system and network administrators, and other support staff
- Supervise the work of more junior team members, mentoring as needed
- Monitor important technology innovations and work to incorporate technology that improves overall services delivered
- Manage vendor relationships to enable efficient and cost-effective purchase plans and decisions for necessary goods and services
- Contribute to annual budget and internal IT roadmap planning by having a wide knowledge of vendor products, roadmaps and industry trends to match emerging technologies to expected new technology and plan for its purchase and integration
- Travel occasionally as needed to support remote offices or attend training and conferences
- Strong experience with teamwork in Internet-related server operation groups; expert technical-level verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to participate in process definition for change management and problem resolution to support 7x24 systems operations
- Must have computer science knowledge adequate to create new complex system concepts and communicate them to technical teams; senior level Unix/Linux systems administration and scripting knowledge; previous experience as a Unix administrator for 7x24 server-based systems; intermediate MS Office skills; advanced level Internet and related networking expertise; and in-depth understanding of PlayStation game development or software development practices
- Must be able to create and maintain project plans in collaboration with technical teams and management. Must be able to effectively communicate project status regularly to participants, stakeholders, and management
- Should have industry background sufficient to understand when changing technical or business practices may impact current or planned solutions
Required Experience / Education:
- At least 6 years experience as a UNIX Systems Administrator or equivalent
- At least 1 year of post highschool education or training
Preferred Experience / Education:
- At least 10 years experience as a UNIX Systems Administrator or equivalent
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year university (i.e., BA, BS) or equivalent
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) is responsible for keeping PlayStation® growing and thriving in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America Inc.
It is SCEA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SCEA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SCEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 5%
