Careers at Pathway

Senior Unix Systems Administrator

ROLE

The role of the Senior Unix System Administrator will be to manage, operate, optimise and maintain all Unix/Linux based systems, servers and applications with a view to delivering the highest levels of availability, security and cost effectiveness. The incumbent will also manage 200+ servers in a 24x7 data center, consistent with the company’s rapid growth, industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The individual will also oversee the migration of all applications and services to a new, state-of-the-art cloud platform.

FUNCTIONS

	Develop and meet goals, targets and KPIs for the Unix/Linux systems team to satisfy company and client requirements and corporate objectives, and comply with best practices.
	Ensure that all configuration, management and maintenance tasks for Unix systems, including networks, security, computation & storage resources, and applications are carried out in a timely fashion and without errors.
	Implement and test configurations, backup/restore procedures, system releases and vendor patches; monitor, test and fine-tune system and service performance;
	Anticipate, mitigate, troubleshoot and resolve Unix/Linux hardware, software, service and application problems.
	Architect and migrate all Unix/Linux systems and services to a new cloud platform with no loss of service continuity.
	Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure Unix/Linux system security.
	Perform regular Unix server/database/security/service and transaction audits to identify and mitigate risks; perform system failure analysis and recovery, ensure business continuity
	Implement processes to improve efficiency, reliability, performance.
	Manage Linux/Unix projects, resources and budget, including capacity and resource planning.
	Remain informed on changing laws, trends, and issues including emerging technologies and best practices; advise, counsel and educate management teams. Create reports in response to business and client needs.
	Maintain a high degree of transparency on systems and services, in particular by implementing and scaling automatic monitoring, healing and notification systems.
	Develop, document, and maintain Unix/Linux system training materials and systems documentation for compliance, education, disaster recovery and training.
	Manage and guide the on-site and remote Unix teams.

REQUIREMENTS

	Seven to ten years` hands-on experience in a Unix systems administration role in a high-volume or service-provider environment, dealing with mail, DNS, web, AAA, storage, open source xNix database systems, backup and security.
	Advanced knowledge related to installing, configuring and troubleshooting Unix / Linux servers, hardware, software, networks and clusters, enterprise-grade SAN, open-source management and automation applications and performance monitoring tools. High to expert level proficiency in low-level/command-line management of servers, operating system and network resource optimization, bridging & bonding. Experience with Brocade or equivalent fibre channel and high capacity storage networks is an asset. Must have at least 2 years experience in an environment using a high degree of virtualization and systems automation.
	Advanced technical knowledge of service management, load-balancers, TCP/IP, Linux, Apache and SANs, virtualization, cloud computing, network monitoring and management, shell scripting, SQL, databases, firewall management and database administration and optimization.
	Excellent attention to detail; extremely well organised, results-oriented, sense of urgency; highly service/client focussed. Able to deal effectively with peers, clients, vendors and manage staff.
	Good verbal and written communication skills.
	Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer science or related field; equivalent qualifications.

OUR OFFER

A great salary, benefits and bonus. Excellent opportunities for growth, learning and professional development. A work environment which values performance, achievement, creativity, teamwork and fun.

Please submit your resume by email with the job title in the subject line (“Senior Unix Systems Administrator”) to

or fax to (416) 214-6238. We appreciate your interest in our job opportunities, however, only those applicants selected to proceed in the process will be contacted.