UNIX Administrator Job in Alpharetta 30005, Georgia Us
CedarCrestone is a leading Oracle Systems Integrator in the marketplace with world class consulting services, managed services and technical services deployed across various commercial, higher education and public sector industries. We have an immediate opening in our Managed Services Division for a qualified Unix Administrator.
The Unix Administrator performs a wide variety of tasks in software/hardware maintenance and operational support of Solaris and Linux based systems. They are responsible for maintaining all hosted customer environments.
These responsibilities include maintaining all Solaris 10 Operating Systems, Oracle Linux Operating Systems, hardware, system security, FTP and SFTP servers, daily system administration, and a disaster recovery site for emergency fail-over of all client applications.
Job Functions
- Installation, configuration, monitoring, and deployment of Solaris/Linux servers.
- Analyze and resolve problems with server hardware setup, tuning and troubleshooting the Sun Solaris operating system (Solaris 10) and Linux (Oracle Enterprise Linux/Red Hat).
- Applying packages and security patches on Solaris and Linux servers.
- Developing new Unix scripts to support task automation and monitoring activities.
- Supporting and troubleshooting Solaris networking services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, SFTP, SSH, sendmail, and LDAP.
- Creating detailed documentation.
- Perform system wide updates, server installations, and general maintenance during monthly maintenance windows.
- Maintain current knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment and systems.
- Reporting on system availability, performance and security compliance.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Respond within defined SLA metrics to issues logged in the company ticketing system.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior experience as a Sun Solaris or Linux system administrator.
- Solaris 10/Linux system administration certification is welcome.
- Knowledge of Veritas software is a plus (VCS or Storage Foundation).
- Experience with PeopleSoft applications is a plus.
- Basic working knowledge of Windows.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, self-direction.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Speaks clearly and listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions and participates in meetings.
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English with attention to proper spelling and grammar.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures. Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Adapt to changes in the work environment. Manage competing demands. Change approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Motivation to advance in profession.
- Weekend, night, and on-call work is expected and a requirement.
Travel
No travel required, but it does require one to come into our Alpharetta office.
CedarCrestone offers a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, Life.
CedarCrestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.