Systems Administrator (Solaris&Linux)

In Project People, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Solaris&Linux Systems Administrator based in Swords.

The successful candidate must be self-sufficient when resolving routine problems or enquiries across several products or technologies for multiple customers. Also, competent when working under pressure and has a degree of autonomy when dealing with unexpected problems, more complex escalations and helping to maintain the availability of the IT services delivered to end-users. You will also deliver low to medium complexity work packages as part of customer implementation projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactive monitoring of managed service components
• Preventative maintenance
• Maintenance and administration of the Solaris and Linux environments
• Maintenance and administration of NetBackup and Commvault environments
• Resolving issues with vendors including Oracle, EMC and Veritas
• Day to day administration of the Solaris and Linux environments.
• Manage faults reactively, diagnosing and resolving faults when they arise
• Manage fault calls assigned to the role
• Draft and implement agreed Change Requests
• Maintain software and hardware to supported levels, patching/upgrading as required.
• Installation, integration and maintenance and administration of central services.
• Handling complex escalated technical customer or partner issues.
• On-site debugging of complex hardware and/or software issues
• Support, analysis and proactive monitoring of Network and servers with appropriate software tools and methods.
• Update and upgrade complex IT products and systems
• Handling and resolving routine tasks and problems

Competencies:

• 5+ years proven experience actively working with Solaris and/or Linux in a production operational environment
• Fully familiar with standard operational activity including, scheduling, batch run, backup and recovery, Unix Scripting, User Management and Monitoring.
• Knowledge of the Veritas toolset including Foundation Suite, Clustering and NetBackup.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Unix storage and ideally have worked with SUN/Oracle, EMC or Fujitsu disk storage solutions.
• A self-starter and should be able to operate in a customer-facing environment with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed excellent communication skills both written and verbal, proven experience of technical documentation production, can demonstrate technical leadership
• Flexibility on travel within Ireland for short term assignment
• Experience providing consultancy to customers, recommendations and operational improvements etc.
• Experienced in a wide range of technology areas.
• Experienced in most areas of the solution lifecycle.
• Candidates should hold a relevant third level qualification
• IT Certifications, good technical training background

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.