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Unix Administrator Location: St. Louis, MO


2016-01-07 09:21:35
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • All aspects of UNIX administration for multiple virtualized IBM
  • Power systems running PowerVM and AIX 7.1, dual location and multi instance, with SAN-based replication
  • Maintain system resources to ensure 100% system and database (Progress) availability during normal business hours includes extensive existing administrative shell scripts
  • Implement, configure, administer and troubleshoot 3rd party applications
  • Maintain custom legacy print/email/fax application written in PERL, lead project to replace with 3rd party application
  • Troubleshoot and resolve UNIX and residing ERP application issues user setup/connectivity, database availability, printing/fax/email output, integration with non-UNIX systems and applications
  • Configure, administer and troubleshoot UNIX data/server backups (NetBackup) and replication jobs (NetApp) via Windows-based tools
  • Develop, implement, maintain and test Disaster Recovery strategies in support of above
DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of AIX administration, multiple LPARs, PowerVM networking and storage
  • Solid working knowledge of UNIX shell scripting (KSH preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of server/data backup strategies and applications, NetBackup preferred
  • Strong desire and willingness to expand into diverse Infrastructure responsibilities, including areas outside of UNIX
  • Working knowledge of Disaster Recovery methods and technologies
  • Understanding of SAN technologies, RAID architectures and SAN data replication
  • Strong system troubleshooting and RCA (root cause analysis) problem determination skills
  • Exceptional customer service orientation and commitment
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve implementation and support goals with minimal supervision


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