Job Details:
Job Summary:
The Systems Administrator plays an integral role in the deployment team. Assists in system architecture, design, integration and development. The administrator assures systems are well-behaved and all system platform operating systems (Windows, AIX, UNIX, LINUX, etc.) remain current and secure. In addition, the administrator role ensures that upgrades and installation are well-rehearsed and documented prior to conducting official installations. The administrator is the key liaison who works closely with colleagues and customers to ensure systems in-house or deployed Nextfare suite products software and peripherals are kept current and functional. This position works under general supervision and direction.
“This role requires an employee to work in a rotational basis (24/7) that includes night shifts and fixed weekend including Saturday and Sunday shifts (12 hours a day or 12 hours evening/night during weekends) and rest of the weekdays 9 hours, totally 40 hours a week. Such employee would have 4 days working and 3 days weekly OFF”
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs day-to-day system administration
- Monitors & manages system health checks OS’s and system S/W.
- Assists the Network administrator as needed with LAN, WAN, Internet.
- Manages and controls Software licenses.
- Maintains secure backend systems and LANs.
- Provides guidance and recommendations on all backend OS’s.
- Provides Windows, UNIX, LINUX, AIX and NT based platforms.
- Installs and configures system backup/restore/failover software (NetBackup/Veritas/Legato, Etc.) and hardware.
- Conducts performance tuning; optimization of resource configuration – All platforms and LAN.
- Supports in the configuration of Routers, Firewalls and Load Balancers.
- Assists in installation and configuration of databases.
- Assists in installing and configuring monitoring software such as Big Brother, etc.
- Applies system OS and db. patch sets
- Installs Oracle database software
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
- Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
- Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations
- Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures
- Other duties as requested
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Three-year college degree, in computer science or related technical field, plus a minimum of two years systems administration experience.
- Knowledge and experience administrating various Windows and UNIX Operating Systems. Extensive knowledge and experience in LAN network engineering – tcp/ip, internet. Must have extensive knowledge and experience with HP and Sun UNIX platforms as well as experience implementing UNIX and LAN security measures (including firewalls).
- In depth understanding of System Administration methodology and principles.
- Must be a self-motivator, good working knowledge of common programming languages, (C/C++, Java, PERL, RUBY).
