Unix Linux Administrator-- JASDC6094765
- Regina, SK, Canada
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Position Overview
The UNIX Midrange Support resource will ensure a secure, highly available Data Centre environment to support SaskPower's business requirements.
The role involves monitoring and managing systems, platforms and environments for availability, capacity and performance. The resource will proactively manage configuration, asset reporting and refresh activities to minimize the risk of service disruption.
Responsibilities include backup and recovery, disaster recovery, high availability environments, incident and problem management, and coordination with third parties to ensure compliance with best practices, SaskPower policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Certifications
- Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Demonstrated record of continuous improvement.
- ITIL Certification (Foundation, Service Manager).
Mandatory Experience
- Midrange Server configuration and administration (Linux/AIX).
Desired Experience
- SAN/NAS Storage experience (IBM SVC, NetApp).
- Azure Linux host and storage experience.
- NetBackup experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure a secure, highly available Data Centre environment to support SaskPower's business requirements.
- Continually monitor all systems, platforms and environments for availability, capacity and performance.
- Proactively manage configuration management, asset reporting and refresh activities to minimize service disruption.
- Provide backup and recovery, disaster recovery services and high availability environments where needed.
- Effectively manage incidents and problems following escalation and notification procedures.
- Work with appropriate third parties to ensure compliance with best practices, SaskPower policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor Data Centre facilities to ensure adequate infrastructure for current and planned server and computing requirements, including:
- Rack space
- Suitable power
- UPS support
- Cabling – Network, SAN, etc.
- Port availability on core switches and firewalls
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
- Blade slots in chassis
- Physical security
More about this job
Responsibilities
Maintain a secure, highly available data centre by monitoring system availability, capacity, and performance, and managing configuration, assets, and refresh activities. Provide backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability support; manage incidents and problems; coordinate third parties; and monitor facility infrastructure and physical security.
Requirements
Midrange server configuration and administration experience with Linux or AIX is mandatory. A computer engineering or computer science degree, or equivalent experience, is preferred; ITIL certification and a record of continuous improvement are noted, while SAN/NAS storage, Azure Linux host and storage, and NetBackup experience are desired.
Skills
- Linux Administration
- AIX Administration
- Midrange Server Configuration
- SAN/NAS Storage
- IBM SVC
- NetApp
- Azure Linux Hosts
- NetBackup
- Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- High Availability
- Incident Management
- Problem Management
- Configuration Management
- Data Centre Operations
- ITIL
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Categories
- Technology
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
Keywords
- UNIX
- Linux
- AIX
- Midrange Servers
- Data Centre
- SAN/NAS Storage
- IBM SVC
- NetApp
- Azure
- NetBackup
- Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- High Availability
- ITIL
- Incident Management
- Problem Management
- Configuration Management
- Asset Reporting
- Capacity Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Service Availability
- Regulatory Compliance
- UPS
- Network Cabling
- Physical Security
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning