Unix Systems Engineer

Key Job Responsibility

•  To install, configure and support the UNIX architecture in order to provide maximum performance and availability of the systems  To install, configure and support UNIX system to ensure optimal performance, capacity management and availability  To manage UNIX system to ensure adequate security and optimal performance of the operating system  To secure the UNIX system by establishing and enforcing policies, defining and monitoring access  To perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics on UNIX system and undertake routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and availability  To perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics on UNIX system and undertake routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and availability  To review server statistics, identifying trends in levels of services and propose capacity changes as required, to analyse data and compile usage and other reports  To perform system back-ups, recover lost data and maintain security as well as to conduct routine audits of the servers to establish standards, policies, configuration guidelines and procedures  To provide secondary support for UNIX system administrators and provide advice and guidance to them  To document server hardware and software assets and licences as per audit requirements

Minimum requirements & key competency

•  3 year Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6)  Unix/Linux/SunSolaris Cerfication  3 years Unix Administrator experience  Data Protector Experience  OSB Back-up experience  Good understanding of Data Protector processes  Exposure to OSB Backups  Reasonable knowledge of Linux/Redhat  Understanding of Oracle EBS (Desirable)  Good understanding of HPUX  Effective communication skill  Computer literacy  Team oriented  Analytical and detailed in approach  Multi-tasking oriented  Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure  Staff supervision  Mentorship  Ability to handle pressure  Report writing skills Planning and organising skills  Time Management skills

E-mail application to corporate2@nhls.ac.za