UNIX System Administration Support

On behalf of our client in the Information Technology sector, Asset, a CDI Company (or CDI Professional Services) is seeking a Unix System Administration Support with enter main skills or one line highlight here.

Job Responsibilities:

System Administration support for Unix AIX and Linux server platform, primarily at the OS level, in providing day to day (problem/change), security compliance, and project support for a commercial account.  

• Problem Management - response, analysis, determination, resolution, root cause analysis, and on-call off hour support.
• Change Management - plan, schedule, create, execute/implement, and understanding of the process.  Server Backup/Restore support.  Security compliance - APAR patching, User ID management, health check remediation, server build/hardening, and audit support. 
• AIX and Linux Server version upgrades and ability to setup a frames and clusters. 
• Ability to create, run, and implement various type of scripts associated with AIX and Linux support.

Role is demanding, challenging, and interesting.  Different and unique situations arise on a regular basis which keeps you thinking and alert as to what might be coming next.  Definitely not a routine or boring type of role.  Also, with knowledge, experience, and growth other opportunities are always possible in advancing careers.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven (5-10 years) knowledge and experience with Versions 5, 6, and 7 AIX.
• Intermediate (3-5 years) knowledge and experience with Versions 4, 5, and 6 Linux Red Hat. 
• Proven 5 years knowledge and experience in support of Power HA and HACMP. 
• Must be located or willing to relocate at Atlantic Proximity Centre site in Florenceville or St John, New Brunswick, Canada.
• Must demonstrate organization and communication skills, as there will be some direct customer interface. 
• Must be willing to accept 24x7 on-call support responsibilities as part of a rotation schedule.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Understanding with Problem and Change processes and tools. 
• Understanding of server build and security compliance hardening standards and processes. 
• Formal AIX and Linux recognized training and certifications.
• Formal Power HA or HACMP training and certification.

Anticipated Start Date: 

• April 2016

Assignment Length:

• Permanent Fulltime

Location:

• New Brunswick, Saint John