Senior Unix Administrator ICONIC IT CONSULTING SERVICES L.L.C

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Posted 5 min ago

Experience

5 - 8 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain AIX and Linux servers in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
  • Manage LPARs, VIO servers, Power VM virtualization, Power Hardware and HMCs, including configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
  • GPFS and PowerHA cluster administration
  • Perform Firmware upgrades, patch management, Implement and maintain NIM servers, alternate disk installation etc.
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers - RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.
  • Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, Hardening and remediation in coordination with cybersecurity teams
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
  • perform advanced kernel tuning, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
  • Automate routine tasks using shell scripting , Ansible or any other automation tool
  • Collaborate with application, database, and network teams to support business-critical systems.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews for critical system outages.
  • Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a rotation schedule.
  • 10+ yrs to manage, maintain, and optimize our UNIX-based infrastructure.
  • Expertise in IBM AIX and secondary experience in Linux distributions, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Strong focus on system performance, security, automation, and high availability to ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical systems.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure will be a strong advantage

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills to diagnose and solve intricate technical challenges.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively report on system status and collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Certifications: Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC are highly valued as they demonstrate a proven level of expertise.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in Unix/Linux administration is typically required for a senior position.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Broking

Department / Functional Area

  • Administration

Keywords

  • Senior Unix Administrator
  • Unix
  • Linux Administrator
  • System Administration

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ICONIC IT CONSULTING SERVICES L.L.C

our company specializes and providing first-hand support and services to our clients in the area of managed services, security and IT Consulting Services , Hardware supplies , retail sales of computer system and networking

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COMMERICIAL TOWER,AL WAHDA CITY 1, HAZZA BIN ZAYED STREET, AL WAHDA, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)