Senior Unix Engineer - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 10-04-2018 8:26:50 PM
05-06-2018 8:26:50 PM

Sun Solaris and ITILv3 certified (Strictly)

Responsible for supporting, coordinating and maintaining the Unix servers and Informix, and Universe databases applications by installing, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing the servers and databases.


? Proficient in Configuration Management: The control and management of ICT
assets (or configuration items) by the use and application of strict change
management and recording.
? Proficient in Database Software and Development: Software which enables the user
to create, populate and manipulate data structures. Specifically Informix and SQL.
? Proficient in Information Retrieval Tools: The application of automated (software)
tools which enable selective access to information held within some form of
database or "data warehouse".
? Proficient in Operating Systems: "System" software which controls activities such as
input, output, dynamic resource allocation, and error reporting, within the operation
of a computer configuration.
? Proficient in Corporate, Industry and Professional Standards: Standards associated
with structured data management in a large Enterprise origination. Examples:
safety standards, departmental programming standards, organisational network
performance standards, help desk procedures, corporate quality and change
management processes.
? Proficient in Operating Infrastructure: Knowledge of the ICT infrastructure
(hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) used within own
organisation.
? Proficient in Software Testing: Testing techniques used to plan and execute
software tests of all application components (functional and non-functional) to verify
that the software satisfies specified requirements and to detect errors.
? Proficient in Database Modeling and Design Tools: Tools which assist in modeling a
logical entity model, and generating a physical database.
? Familiar with Infrastructure Architecture: The frameworks and principles on which
networks, systems, equipment and resources are based. Examples: Windows NT,
UNIX, Oracle, TDM, ATM, TCP/IP.
? Familiar with Middleware: Software which forms part of the operating platform
infrastructure.
? Business & Financial Acumen (includes ability to identify and manage risk)
? Ability to work in an audited environment and adhere to compliance / audit policies
? Ability to deliver simple, clear, scalable and flexible designs
? Ability to resolve design issues and problems with conflicting technical requirements

5 to 8 years of proven experience in Unix Server Administration
and installations
? Experience in Unix Server / OS management & troubleshooting
? Experience in Managing internal and external interfaces
? Experience in project management tools – an advantage
? Knowledge of Informix and Universe Databases
? 3 years experience in the Insurance/Financial industry, preferred

Proficient file management techniques, database design
? Senior knowledge of system and software quality assurance best
practices and methodologies.
? Knowledge of networks and PC operating systems.
? Knowledge of network hardware, protocols and standards.
? Extensive technical and design knowledge
? Good administrative and applicative knowledge
? Knowledge of Informix, Universe and Sun Solaris environments
? Administrator of VERITAS Cluster