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