UNIX Operator (must be able to work nights and weekends depending on shift) Job in Irvine, California US
UNIX Operator (must be able to work nights and weekends depending on shift)
Responsibilities The Open Systems Operations staff monitors the systems and applications for Verizon Wireless via HP Openview, Consoleworks, HP Systems Manager Insight and various operating systems (VMS, UNIX platforms) This position will provide first tier support for UNIX Platforms (Solaris, Linux, HPUX, AIX), WINDOWS and VMS servers; and escalate to other support teams when appropriate. Monitor/Handle the following ndash; bull; system and batch performance bull; tape backups/restores bull; data center environmentals bull; system resources bull; CMIS and ACSR tickets Open/Close change control and incident tickets for System admin and various support teams. Needs to be able to work any shift, including nights and weekends. Qualifications 2+ years console operations with background in UNIX (Solaris, Linux, AIX, HPUX) VMS and WINDOWS. Bachelors or associates degree highly preferred. 2+ years of experience in a network/data center operations or hardware/software support, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Knowledge of HP Openview, HP Systems Insight Manager, Consoleworks, Tapesys, Control-M. Help desk experience a plus. Knowledge of networks a plus. Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including the ability to understand and communicate complex technical information Knowledge of networking (e.g., LAN/WAN, TCP/IP) and/or computer (e.g., micro, mainframe) operations PC and desktop applications competency (e.g., Microsoft Office, e-mail, etc.) Knowledge of information systems concepts Working knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards and procedures Good interpersonal skills Decision-making and leadership aptitudes Good organizational and problem solving abilities Good verbal and written communication skills Must be able to work overnight and weekends We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. It takes dedicated, hard-working people like you to provide the nation's best, most reliable wireless network. That's why we offer some of the best benefits around. And the best part is, the day you start is the day your medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, training and tuition reimbursement benefits start. We also know how important work/life issues are in today's marketplace. And we reward you with competitive time off and employee assistance programs so you can manage work with the rest of your life.