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Reference Number:
NTSUADMIN
Job Description:
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated is looking for an experienced Manager to manage a Sr. team of Unix/Linux administrators at a client site in Chesterfield, MO. This is a permanent position.
Specific task service shall include, but not limited to:
- Operating Systems (OS) installations, configuration, systems integration, systems management and security, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, applying patches and upgrades, data and server backup of Solaris, AIX and Redhat Linux and UNIX servers.
- Troubleshoots networking, Unix/Linux systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems utilizing associated Linux and UNIX command line and management tools.
- Administer, monitor and implement all Unix servers within the highly available distributed datacenter infrastructure.
- Maintain and manage all aspects of Unix server maintenance from operating system patching to security updates on a timely basis.
- Implements system security policy and maintains compliance
- Documents the design of the operating systems, like minimization and hardening.
- System administration support for application servers, database servers and services.
- Installs and debugs new and upgraded software on server and client platforms, ensuring compliance with current site licenses; designs, programs with scripts.
- Provides advice, training and technical support for various projects.
- As new technologies emerge and impact our systems, the System Administrator shall expect to learn these technologies very quickly and resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with the Government systems.
- Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
- Self-Driven and flexible Willing to learn in adjacent areas. Initiative to learn more.
- Thorough, adhering to critical processes even under stress
- Support business disaster recovery procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
No 3rd Party Vendors. Please send resumes to gloria.rutulante@sykes.com
SYKES is a global leader in providing outsourcing solutions and services to Fortune 1000 companies around the world. At SYKES, we're proud of the successful careers we've developed. We want to benefit your future with the opportunities we have to offer! Are you dynamic, dependable, and driven by success? If so, consider using your technical and interpersonal skills to work for a dynamic, successful, global company.
For more information about SYKES Enterprises, Inc. click to: www.sykes.com
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Education
Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a combination of equivalent experience and formal training.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Four (4) years or more experience in Red Hat Linux System Administration experience and program installation, compilation and configuration
- Eight (8) years or more experience in UNIX System Administration experience, specifically Solaris and AIX
- Knowledge and experience working within an industry with minimal to no downtime requirements. Financialy industry experience a plus
Required Skills:
- Experience with Red Hat Linux administration, maintenance and support, RPM (RedHat Kickstart, minimization, scripting, executing)
- VMWare Experience
- Networking experience from basics to advanced OS configurations along with security knowledge
- Experience in installation and monitoring of Application Servers
- Experience with Domain Name Servers (DNS), Network File Systems (NFS), SSH services including standard daemons, protocols and applications, Expect scripting
- Proficient with some type of scripting or programming language such as Perl and shell scripting,
- Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience
- Ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
- Ability to identify tasks which should be automated and then write the necessary scripts.
- Solid understanding of the OS and can perform system analysis and tuning.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with VMware operations and maintenance. Configuration, and/or deployment experience with VMware Server or vSphere and vCenter preferred.
- Solid understanding of Hardware including Storage Area Network (SAN), and Network Area Storage (NAS) devices.
- Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) or Solaris Certifications or AIX certifications a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of the Information Management, Information Assurance requirements, especially PCI Certifications
- An understanding of load-balancing, clusters, DNS, RAID, firewalls, routers, etc
- An understands purpose of Firewalls and Load Balancers, VPN and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technologies
- Server clustering experience a huge plus, including Oracle RAC and VCS
Non-technical skills:
- Excellent verbal and written skills, organization, project prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure without direct supervision
- Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff (team player)
Evening, weekend and call-in work required to meet deadlines and correct system failures or for patch upgrades.
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