Unix Admin in Boston, MA

Sr. Unix Administrator
Burlington, MA
4/6 months contract-to-hire position
RESPONSIBILITIES/Requrements:

* Serve as Senior Unix Administrator
* System tuning, including kernel compilation and tuning system parameters for optimal performance and security
* Demonstrate an ability to make decisions that ensure quick resolution of events and to provide recommendations and expertise to enhance system performance and availability
* Plan and perform installation, upgrades, and patches to UNIX OS
* Demonstrated customer service skills and expertise in communicating with internal and external customers about the extent of an issue and a realistic timeline for resolution. Candidate must be prepared to provide status reports and follow-ups to the customer about their ongoing issues
* Backup/Restore and Data Protection systems (Veritas) - develop procedures for backup and restore of the UNIX operating system and databases
* Perform capacity planning and make recommendations
* Strong experience in a complex 24X7 environment
* Advanced knowledge of Veritas Foundation Suite

* Clustering experience, including experience using SANs with shared file-systems and dedicated hardware load balancing.
* Experience implementing a layered approach to network and host based security.
* Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge
* Strong shell scripting experience
* Strong experience working with Sun Solaris versions 8 and 10
* Extensive in depth
knowledge of EMC SAN and NAS
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and oral
* Can-do attitude in daily operations duties and trouble-shooting issues
* Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as a team
* Flexible hours

Plus Skills:

? Oracle
? Netezza
? Telephony environment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

- 3 years as Senior Unix Administrator
- Experience supporting Production, Development & QA systems. Experience: UNIX/Solaris 8, 10, EMC SAN & NAS, clustering, Veritas To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here