UNIX System Administrator

Job description

This position is for a Unix (Solaris) Systems Administrator with 8+ years experience to build and maintain a growing environment supporting databases and SAP applications. This position will work with the existing UNIX team and the ERP team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot and support servers for a mixed customer environment. This position will assist with implementing new system hardware and software, and provide input for developing local operating procedures and policies as needed. This position will need to be adept at monitoring the ongoing operation of the servers and providing utilization reports to identify problems and corrective actions as needed.

·  Security Clearance: Minimum of DoD Interim Secret Clearance required on Day
·  Certification required: CompTIA Security+ , CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA/RHCE
·  Work location is Radford, VA
Auto req ID

264296BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Infrastructure Specialist
State / Province

VIRGINIA
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Detailed knowledge and experience with Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 administration, to include shell scripting and networking concepts (VLANs, routing, firewalls, subnetting)
·  Familiarity with server virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Solaris zones, Solaris Logical Domains)
·  Familiarity with SAN/storage concepts (LUNs, HBAs), logical volume management, NFS
·  Working knowledge of OS security best practices and experience with the Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) process
·  Experience configuring/managing/updating large groups of servers
·  Required Certifications: • CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA or RHCE
·  Security Clearance: Minimum of DoD Interim Secret Clearance required on Day 1

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Familiarity with Red Hat and with management of Veritas Cluster Services

Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

·  US Citizenship required
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Introduction

The infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world's relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Specialists are responsible for keeping up with these latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.
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About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
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