Unix System Administrator

Role: Unix System Administrator

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Length: Contract & Permanent

The Role:

A leading global IT company are looking for experienced Unix System Administrators to join their team at both a Junior & Senior Level.

The role will involve managing the day to day administration and maintenance of the Solaris and Linux environments & you will be responsible for handling complex technical queries for our client's customers or partners.

Key Accountability's:

• Proactively monitoring managed service components.
• Maintenance and administration of the Solaris, Linux, NetBackup & CommVault environments.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Resolving issues with vendors including Oracle, EMC & Veritas.
• Installation, integration and maintenance and administration of central services.
• Maintain software & hardware to supported levels, patching & upgrading as required.
• On site debugging of complex hardware and software issues.
• Ownership of assigned tasks and resolution of customer problems within SLA's.
• Support, analysis and monitoring of network and servers with appropriate software tools & methods.
• Update & upgrade complex IT products & systems.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Junior Level: 2+ year's experience in a similar role.
• Senior Level: 7 + year's experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Redhat Linux or Oracle KBM.
• AWS, Azure or Solaris experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Unix storage & have working experience with SUN/Oracle, EMC or Fujitsu disk storage solutions.
• Full familiar with standard operational activity including, scheduling, batch run, backup and recovery, Unix scripting, user management & monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as proven experience of technical documentation production.
• Experienced in a wide range of technology areas.
• Experienced in most areas of the solution life-cycle.
• IT Certifications, holding a relevant Third Level Qualification as well as having a good technical training background.

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