Unix Systems Administrator (HP-UX) Job in Sunnyvale 94085, California US
Description:
This multinational company is an industry leader in the area of computer networking.
Our client is looking for a HP-UX Unix Systems Engineer with 8-10 years experience as a UNIX System Administrator.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical leadership in daily system support and operation for critical and complex production systems
- Perform Capacity Planning, Infrastructure Design, and Systems Administration
- Create robust, high availability and secure design for UNIX/Linux server infrastructure
- Provide 24x7 rotating Level 3 Support for Unix and storage infrastructure for various customers
- Closely work with remote Unix team for day-to-day incident and service request tickets
- Work with hardware and 3rd party vendors for system troubleshooting
- Interface with the clients related to technical issues, inquires, and requests
- Setting various policies for applications and infrastructure: patching schedules, deployment of releases, testing and system readiness
- Manage Linux and Solaris systems on Sun/Intel and Fujitsu Platforms in Production/Testing/Development environments
- Configure and manage Virtual Server environments, Storage infrastructure and DR installations
- Administer Systems Monitoring; Troubleshoot SW/HW Issues Methodically
- Employ process knowledge of Configuration management Change control
- Create and update technical documentations (system configuration and operation)
VOLT is an equal opportunity employer
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years experience as a UNIX System Administrator, and a BS in (Computer) Science/Engineering or equivalent IT work experience. Other requirements we're searching for include:
- Strong background in Solaris 2.6/7/8/9/10 and RHEL 4.x/5.x
- Strong background in HP-UX 10/11
- Hands-on experience with Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File System, DiskSuite and LVM
- Strong/Hands-on experience in SAN devices (EMC Celerra/CLARiiON, NetApp Filer, Brocade switch)
- Hands-on experience in NetBackup backup software
- Experience of Jumpstart and Kickstart implementation
- Requires excellent communication skills and after-hours availability as needed
- Certifications in Solaris, Linux and/or SAN are preferred
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, LDAP, DNS, NIS and SMTP
- Proficiency in NAS and Storage Area networking as well as Backup Recovery administration
- Experiences of DNS, Apache, Sendmail, Bind, LDAP, and ProofPoint
- Experience in data center or network operations with HA (high availability) and/ or 24X7 service level
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Type: CONTRACT
Duration: 120 - 180 Days
Pay Rate: DOE
Contact:
Volt Technical Resources
Volt Workforce Solutions
5201 Great America Pkwy., Ste. 432
Santa Clara, CA 95054
PH: 408/764-0100
FX: 408/727-0700