Job Description
Senior Unix Platform System Engineer
Overview
As a Virtualisation & Compute Unix Administrator you would be focused on build,
implementation and support of Vocalink Core Services of Virtualisation & Compute
platforms (Redhat, OEL, Solaris, OVM, VMware).
The role requires a focus on service to ensure that all SLA’s and availability targets
are met.
The role also requires thought leadership and an ability to drive IT initiatives that
continually improve our efficiency, agility, performance, availability, and operational
excellence.
Responsibilities
• Coordinates the building and maintaining of system and platform technologies and
environments, including associated software products
• Performs lifecycle management for supported hardware platforms, including
technical refresh planning and capacity upgrades
• Participates in the planning and implementation of system/platform updates to
optimize performance, efficiency, and capacity
• Performs holistic platform security posture which includes identifying risks,
escalating potential concerns, and implementing both risk mitigation plans and
control functions
• Completes status reports, troubleshooting guides, and project plans to provide in-
depth technical assistance to development programmers and customers
• Resolves chronic complex problems, providing managerial operational support to
maintain systems and platforms
• May perform financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking to reduce total
cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently
• Assist 3rd line support in the analysis of root causes of all major issues, planning
redesigns where appropriate.
• Work in partnership with 3rd party suppliers, understanding and implementing
industry best practice across our technology stack.