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 Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2024 7:42 pm Post subject: [Job] Senior UNIX Systems Administrator - New York, NY 10013 |
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Tower Research Capital LLC is looking for a highly-skilled and experienced Systems Administrator who will help support the needs of a growing number of data centers and employees. Several years of work experience in a UNIX environment required.
Tower’s offices are located in TriBeCa in downtown Manhattan. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including five weeks of vacation per year. While we work hard, our workplace is casual and there is always time for a game of poker or a summer party on our garden roof deck. Please visit www.tower-research.com for more information.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build / design / deploy new servers
• Maintain a system of over 800 servers and 60 data lines in 10 locations
• Support a user base of over 120 people
• Monitor Linux-based servers for any hardware / software failures and work to correct them
• Assist with day-to-day maintenance of servers including backups, software upgrades, etc.
• Work with numerous Open Source applications to build enterprise level systems (i.e. Apache, MySQL, PHP, etc.)
• Resolve technical and capacity issues on the site
• Manage all aspects of the integrity of the environment, this includes security, monitoring (capacity and performance), change control and software management
• Generate usage reports and documentation
• Research and evaluate new technologies and take a lead role in the recommendation and implementation of both existing and new application software (applications, operating systems, etc.), hardware, and maintenance
• Coordinate resource usage to facilitate process efficiency and project management
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding the planning of future server additions and modifications
• Maintain current patch levels on all systems where applicable
• Responsible for 2nd level support and deployment of UNIX/Linux technology (this includes Production, user acceptance test, disaster recovery and development)
• Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix operating systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience maintaining and running Linux servers
• Experience maintaining UNIX servers in general (security, software updates, system diagnosis, debugging, tuning, advanced troubleshooting, etc.)
• Performing software updates
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cisco IOS, Sun Solaris, and Windows
• Ability to build / deploy / tweak / maintain Apache and MySQL setups
• Knowledge of networks, colo's, hardware, phones, etc.
• Very strong networking skills to include LDAP, TCP/IP, DNS (bind), NFS and NIS
• Knowledge of what an inode is and the difference between ARP and DNS
• Tcp/ip, subnetting, routing
• Scripting ability
• Proven experience in Network administrations and routing protocols
• Strong hardware and software diagnostics skills
• Large scale storage experience (NAS / SAN, HSM, backups)
• Must have experience using the following commands: vmstat, top, uname, ps, emacs/vi, rcs/cvs, make, rpm, ping, traceroute
COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to learn quickly as priorities change
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working as part of a team as well as individually
• Dedicated, self-starter, and highly motivated
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Strong communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to thrive in a broad-skilled environment with a strong commitment to technology as a business tool
For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to itjobs@tower-research.com. The subject of your e-mail should read "Senior UNIX Systems Administrator – Your Name."
Tower is an equal opportunity employer and Tower considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected status prohibited by federal, state or local law. In addition, Tower complies with the applicable laws prohibiting discrimination of employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities and provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.
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