[BBLISA] Sr. Unix Admin Opportunity

Joshua Putnam Joshua.Putnam at intersystems.com
Wed Apr 11 15:56:18 EDT 2012


My employer, InterSystems, is looking to hire a Senior Unix Admin.   The req for this is below.   Please contact recruitment at 617-621-0600 if you are interested.

PROFILE: Systems Administrator


Profile Summary
The Systems Administrator will be challenged with ever-evolving tasks, projects, and responsibilities. This position requires an individual with a flexible and dynamic approach to problem-solving and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities. In this fast-paced environment, a highly motivated and independent achiever is a must.


Key Responsibilities
Support


*      Provide hands-on support for internal users at all levels, chiefly in the Development and Support Departments
*      Ensure that all support calls are logged and recorded

On-going responsibilities


*      Act as the main point of contact and expert for all Unix-related projects and tasks
*      Responsible for the reliability of machines running a large and varied number of UNIX implementations. This includes installing and/or upgrading operating systems and making kernel changes, as requested or needed
*      Oversee the DNS, mail and other enterprise systems and assists in the operation of the Web and FTP servers

Key Characteristics
ESSENTIAL

Passion and Determination


*      Is goal-oriented and enthusiastic; is energized by challenges; has a strong work ethic and a positive, "can-do" attitude when faced with obstacles

Innovative Problem Solving


*      Ability to solve difficult problems; develops creative solutions; ability to identify key issues/problems through analysis and questions; attacks problems systematically; sees non-obvious relationships

Interpersonal Social Skills


*      Adapts approach to be effective working with different people; is comfortable interacting with people who are more senior or more experienced than them; is friendly, personable and engaging

Efficiency and Attention to Detail


*      Committed to tasks while adhering to time-line; ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously without details falling through the cracks; has high standards for thoroughness, completeness and accuracy

DESIRABLE

Intellectual Curiosity


*      Shows passion for continually advancing his/her own knowledge or thinking; asks questions of others to fully grasp a situation; is a "quick study"; has a drive to learn new things and figure things out on his/her own


Experience & Qualifications
Essential

*      Minimum of 2-4 Years experience administering UNIX systems which includes installations and upgrades
*      Experience installing hardware on UNIX systems
*      Shell scripting and/or Perl experience
*      Strong knowledge of standard UNIX subsystems such as printing, Sendmail, DNS, and NFS. Installation experience and Sendmail and/or DNS strongly desired.
*      Detailed knowledge of standard backup techniques and procedures
*      Windows OS experience
*      Proven problem-solving and technical support skills
*      Extremely high accuracy and attention to detail
*      Occasional weekend and/or evening work when dealing with critical system upgrades or problem resolution. Ability to carry pager on a rotating basis required (compensation provided).

Desirable

*      Hands on experience with multiprotocol networks, with Cisco experience preferred
*      Experience with Netapp filers and/or VMware and/or Lab Manager environments


Education & Training
Education & Training


*      University degree or equivalent work experience



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