Specialist, unix administration

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2014
Email CV to: [email protected]

SPECIALIST, UNIX ADMINISTRATION

Core Job Functions / Responsibility:

Assist in the administration, maintenance, support and upgrades of UNIX operating systems
Primary activities

· Assist in the implementation of approved policies and procedures for UNIX operating system design, implementation and maintenance.
· Provide input in the planning of UNIX operating systems upgrades and deployment.
· Provide support in the implementation and user acceptance testing of UNIX operating systems.
· Assist in the development of a proactive maintenance cycle for UNIX operating systems and automate preventive/routine maintenance on systems.
· Perform daily UNIX operating system administration, including hardware & software upgrades.
· Maintain backup of the UNIX operating system network.
· Ensure optimal performance of all applications running on UNIX operating system environment in EMTS through proactive tuning and preventive maintenance.
ü Perform daily UNIX systems checks and correct any issues.
ü Monitor UNIX systems performance and recommend adjustments to system parameters to ensure optimum performance and response time.
· Work with the User Support team to provide second level support to end users and ensure timely resolution of UNIX system problems.
· Liaise with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.
· Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
· Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, IT Technical Infrastructure Operation.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, IT Technical Infrastructure Operations


Job Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications: First degree from a recognised University REQUIRED.
Post Graduate Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree and MBA is of ADVANTAGE
Experience: 5-7 years post National Service work experience is preferred (NYSC is ESSENTIAL.
Certifications and Training Requirements: Professional Certifications is of ADVANTAGE.

Key Skills:
· Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organised, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
· Business Application Support & Maintenance
· Storage Management
· Communication
· Problem Solving
· Passion for Excellence
· Integrity
· Empowering people
· Growing people
· Team work
· Customer Focus
· Location: Lagos


Our advice is that you look very closely at the given JD, establish which one you are best fit for, in terms of matching the requirements. Ensure that your CV reflects how good a match you are and respond to that one.

All too often candidates reply multiple positions and do not get called for even one, the reasons are simple:
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· Please do not see this as an opportunity to branch out into a new field, all clients are very discerning.

Good luck in your application we look forward to hearing from you