Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst

360 Resourcing ,
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Overview

Our client is currently looking for a Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst to join their team based in Knaresborough . You will join them on a full time, permanent basis and in return, they are offering a competitive salary plus excellent benefits package. The company has the opportunity to touch millions of people and businesses each and every day – both a tremendous honour and a huge responsibility. They are known around the world for the passion and enthusiasm they bring to the business of payments. Benefits of joining the company: - 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - Comprehensive medical insurance, including discounts for gym membership, spa breaks, travel insurance, days out and more - Earn Vitality points and qualify for free cinema tickets, Starbucks, and more - Group Personal Pension - On-site canteen - Free use of on-site gym - Social events held throughout the year About the Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst role: You will provide technical support for Unix Operating Systems (OS) and components to ensure readiness, performance, resources, and security meets the needs of the client. You will also serve as a technical resource for systems design, installation, configuration and client provisioning. Key duties of the Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst will include: - Install, configure and may evaluate and make recommendations regarding all Unix (such as: Linux, AIX, Solaris 10 for Issuing; HP-UX for Acquiring) server equipment; loads software, customizes and configures systems and software. - Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs. - Provide level two technical support and becomes knowledgeable of more difficult problems and solutions by assisting level three support personnel with all system issues. - Maintain and evaluate maintenance practices for Unix infrastructure environment, server equipment, firmware, and installs Operating System patches and upgrades on current and new Unix projects. - Provide data protection, recovery and business continuity; test and validate disaster recovery and business continuity methods in Unix environment. - Troubleshoot multiple and more complex Unix networking services and application protocols (e.g., Transmission Connect Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name Service (DNS), Network File System (NFS), Lightweight Director Protocol (LDAP), Secure Shell (SSH), Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), and Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP)) to resolve issues with file / information transmission and sharing. This is not an exhaustive list of your duties. What they are looking for in the Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst: - Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience; relevant experience and / or training in lieu of education - Typically minimum 6 years relevant experience - Experience with IBM AIX, Redhat Linux and Oracle Solaris 10 systems administration - Have wide-ranging experience, using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways - Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors If you are looking to make a valuable difference for people everywhere — and for yourself — the company may have the right place for you. Click APPLY now to find out more about the role and become their Unix/Linux System Technical Analyst – they would love to hear from you This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89665670