*Title: Solaris Administrator* * *
*Location*: NYC, NY *Duration*: 6+ Months *Skills:* Solaris 10, Kornshell, Perl,Jumpstart, NIS+, Veritas Cluster Server, Volume Mnager and File System. ZFS and Power Path* * *Job Description:* Systems Administrator The System Administrator is responsible for the engineering and maintenance of the UNIX (Solaris, Linux) environment. Software: Solaris 8 * 10 Red Hat Linux, ksh, sh, perl, Solaris JumpStart, NIS+, Veritas Cluster Server, Volume Manager and File System. ZFS, Power Path, Packaging, The role is also responsible for the hardware, storage, and other physical devices. Job Requirements are as follows, but there may be additional tasks required to meet the needs of the business: * Monitor systems performance. Review systems logs and other application logs for errors. Report issues to management with recommendations for resolution. Implement problem resolution procedures as necessary. Document changes as they occur. * Install and configure servers. Keep servers current by applying Operating System updates (patches). * Apply packages and patches. Establish new configurations and modify existing configurations as needed to meet business and security requirements. * Work with engineers to create new environments, modify existing environments. * Document existing environment. Prepare diagrams using Visio and other tools * Maintain hardware such as network cards, HBA cards, disk drives. Install drivers, replace failed hardware, rack and stack servers * Assist with Backup and Recovery. Monitor the backup environment. Label and swap tapes. Ensure tapes are sent off site. Restore files upon request. * Write shell scripts and perl programs to automate repetitive tasks, collect statistics, fulfill business and technical requirements as they arise. * Review configurations for high availability. * Test and certify that systems meet specifications for redundancy and high availability. * Maintain existing scripts. Document changes; maintain current documents. * Provide as part of the team, support for the production during the business day and off-hours. Ensure production jobs execute successfully by reviewing logs. Respond to exceptions by troubleshooting, making recommendations for resolution and implementing same upon approvals. Take initiative when necessary to ensure the needs of the business are met. * Utilize ticketing system to document issues, record results, and escalate incidents and problems. * Keep abreast of technology developments. Research technologies that may appear to be useful for solving business issues. Develop scripting skills using shell, perl and other technologies as may be appropriate. * Write ksh, sql, and perl scripts to automate repetitive tasks and create tools for new tasks. * Create new databases in production, development, QA, and Disaster Recovery environments. Modify existing databases. Monitor changes as they take place. Resolve issues with change procedures, reporting to management with recommendations. * Manage production roll-outs. Ensure changes are documented and approved before execution. Prepare back-out plans prior to implementation. Execute scripts to install new database objects, users, etc. Ensure proper permissions are granted. Alert management to issues with recommendations for resolution. * Install and configure new Sybase ASE servers, Oracle servers, MS-SQL servers. Configure servers based on application requirements. Migrate databases to new servers. Apply patches and other database package updates to existing servers. * Write, analyze, and tune SQL queries to explore performance issues, modify access rights, etc. * Monitor nightly and weekend Oracle, Sybase, and MS-SQL database maintenance. Ensure transaction log dumps are taking place. Perform database restores as needed. Modify batch jobs as needed to add functionality or correct issues. * Manage database user accounts. Add new users; ensure correct permissions based on application requirements and the environment. Delete or lock accounts upon request. Examine usage patterns, modify passwords, and ensure proper account access of administration accounts. * Utilize ticketing system to document issues, record results, and escalate incidents and problems. * Provide as part of the team, support for the production during the business day and off-hours. Ensure production jobs execute successfully by reviewing logs. Respond to exceptions by troubleshooting, making recommendations for resolution and implementing same upon approvals. Take initiative when necessary to ensure the needs of the business are met. * Keep abreast of current technology and new trends. Develop SQL programming and database administration skills via self study and training. *Send matching candidate with contact #, rate and availability date to [email protected] / [email protected]* * * *Keyur Patel* *cyberThink, Inc* 1125 US Hwy 22, Suite 1 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: (908) 429-8008 ext. 354 Cell: 908-875-3692 Fax: (908) 429-8004 Email: [email protected]* * Website: www.cyberThink.com <http://www.cyberthink.com/> Gmail: [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/keyurct
