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Job title

Sr. Unix Administrator

Company Trasys
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Ohio, Fairfield
Employment type 3-6 Month Contract
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 1 - 2 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 9/13/2006
Description

Trasys has an immediate need for a Sr. Unix Administrator in Cincinnati, OH.


Description:
Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and tuning of a UNIX/AIX hardware and software systems. Performs system-debugging tasks. Has sound understanding of shell scripts. Has experience scripting in Perl, C and C++ languages. Has overall knowledge of the hardware and software components UNIX/AIX operating system. Supports all users of UNIX servers. Solid understanding of HACMP software. Familiar with AIX in an lpar environment.

Summary of Job Functions
Prepares installs, and implement UNIX/AIX operating software and associated components.
Develops test plans for implementing new software or new releases of software.
Thoroughly tests hardware and software upgrades and if necessary works off shift hours to accomplish the testing.
Debugs and corrects installed UNIX/AIX operating system software as required.
Applies maintenance to system software as required.
Debugs and applies corrective maintenance to system software as required.
Documents and notifies Developers and Business Analysts of software and hardware upgrades.
Tunes system software for peak performance and availability.
Assists Developers with high level problem program debugging and correction.
Provides end user and Developers support via Customer Support.
Provides off shift on call support for production system support.
Makes system hardware and software recommendations as required.
Assist in evaluating and installing new applications software.
Provides technical training for Information Technology personnel as needed.

Requirements Utilize System monitoring Tools - 10%
Monitor and maintain system health and performance - 10%
Install, configure, and maintain AIX server hardware and software - 20%
Troubleshoot and correct AIX related problems - 25%
Manage internal projects and provide project-related services 10%
Manage other administrative tasks as needed 25%

Required Skills Logical reasoning & problem solving
Working knowledge of Change Management
Very strong organizational skills
Ability to lead a project and drive it to completion
Desire to mentor and share skills with other team members
Willing to travel for ongoing education
Working knowledge of backup software. (Veritas Netbackup, sysback, mysysb, tar etc)
Ability to adapt quickly, welcomes change
Composition and Documentation (English)
Handle multiple, concurrent tasks
Withstand moderate to high stress
Must be able to work with little to no supervision
Working knowledge of TCPIP
Knowledge of AIX Operating Systems
Sound Knowledge of Shell Scripts
Working Knowledge in the use of C and C++
Knowledge of EMC Enterprise Storage system connected to file servers via a Fibre Channel SAN
General PC and Workstation Skills
Ability to maintain UNIX Disaster Recovery Plan
Sound technical communication skills.
Sound customer service skills and communication skills
Working knowledge of AIX 5.1 and above utilizing Dynamic LPAR.

Preferred Skills Any experience with the following products would be a benefit
IBMs WebSpere MQ Series
IBMs Websphere App Server
BMCs Patrol for UNIX, Perform Predict
Linux on Intel, pSeries, zSeries


Trasys offers a wide array of benefits including Health, Life and Dental Insurance; paid time off, 401k and more.

US Citizenship or Green Card required. df-tc

Experience/Skills
Desired skills: Data Management.

Other desired skills:
Data Management
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