Unix Administrator

Position Details

Job Title – Unix Administrator Duration – 10+ Months (with a possibility of an extension) Location – New York , NY Installs, configures, and maintains UNIX operating systems. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports UNIX related problems on servers. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work onsite at the Client’s location. Work includes weekends. Preferred schedule is Tuesday - Saturday.

• Be able to install Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 on x86 and Sparc hardware, preferred.
• Extensive experience with Redhat/Oracle Linux acceptable as alternative.
• Be proficient with configuring Oracle X series hardware ilom, bios, firmware, and hardware raid
• Have clear verbal and written communication skills
• Understand and coordinate change tickets and service requests with the necessary groups within Thomson Reuters
• Follow existing documentation accurately and consistently
• Be comfortable working remotely to the hardware being installed
• Be proficient with networking including network topologies, jumbo frames, tcp/udp buffering, dynamic routing (RIP), and subnetting. Phone screen prior to face to face interview will test this knowledge in depth.
• Be able to script repetitive tasks when necessary
• Configure dns, nis, ntp, nfs, routing, and provide in depth troubleshooting skills when necessary.
• Ability to own tasks to completion and follow up on any outstanding issues.

If you are interested please contact NEHA KALIA (Technical Recruiter) at 973-929-6883

If you are interested please contact NEHA KALIA (Technical Recruiter) at 973-929-6883