Unix Administrator
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Unix Administrator installs, configures, and maintains UNIX operating systems; analyzes and resolves server, hardware, application, and software problems on-site in New York.
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Unix Administrator
Collabera
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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
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If you are interested please contact NEHA KALIA (Technical Recruiter) at 973-929-6883
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