Applications Officer, UNIX / LUNIX System Administrator

A reputable multinational company engaged in the provision of trade solutions and advisory services to both the public and private sectors have vacancies for dynamic individuals to join its wining team as an Applications Officer, UNIX / LUNIX System Administrator

APPLICATIONS OFFICER (UNIX/LINUS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR)

Duties/ResponsibiIities:

• Maintain UNIX/Linux Operating System to provide optimum performance and system availability.
• Install host computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber channel switches, tape libraries and other components.
• Create and maintain environment for running batch-jobs associated with daily batch cycle and batch reporting systems configure application and web servers
• Support the organisation's enterprise applications IT infrastructure.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical systems.
• Install, configure and maintain hardware and software IT infrastructure
• Develop procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorised use, acts of nature and user abuse.
• Perform backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications
• Develop custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.

• Perform day-to-day operations of host computers by monitoring system performance,configuration, maintenance and repair.
• Ensure that records of system availability and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
• Apply revisions to host system firmware and software
• Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables.
• Test, evaluate, develop and implement new computer applications and systems
• Backup and replication to disaster recovery of necessary file system structure periodically for enterprise systems.
  
• Manage datacenter facilities infrastructure and support relevant upgrade projects.
  
• Provide continuous improvement feedback on implemented business systems
  
• Troubleshoot dysfunctional systems and services
  
• Assist implement changes to existing software as and when required.
  
• Liaise with external service providers and stakeholders
  
• Respond to user reported issues in a timely manner.
  
• Prepare support documentationon middleware activities,
  
• Participate in a 24X7 on duty rotation'
  
• Attend meetings,seminats and trainings.
  

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of First Degree in Computer Science , Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related qualification.
  
• Minimum of two years experience in Solaris, Linux, UNIX, SQL, RAID etc.
  
• Experience in managing UNIX and Microsoft windows environments
  
• Experience in change management in heterogeneous IT environment
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadline