System Administrator Unix Job Description Template

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Sample of our system administrator unix job description template:

JOB DESCRIPTION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR UNIX Brief description The position of Unix system administrator consists of installing, configuring, and supporting an organization's Unix based server infrastructure. This includes performing necessary maintenance and monitoring to provide continuous network availability, security, server performance and availability of the file/print, email and Internet services. Tasks Manage, support and ensure operating viability of LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) both wired and wireless for all hours of operation, and report any abnormalities to the technical support manager; Manage LDAP privileges, access right and computer environment; Provide Email Server Support and configuration expertise; Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities; Assist in the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of various information systems to include servers, network equipment, and software applications; Ensure Unix server availability compliance to Service Level Agreements; Develop and maintain a Disaster Recovery Plan for networks and systems; Ensure infrastructure systems and services are operating at an optimal level to ensure business functions, high availability and recoverability; Install new or rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project or operational requirements; Install new software releases, evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems