Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
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Job Details:
Job Summary: The Systems Administrator plays an integral role in the deployment team. Assists in system architecture, design, integration, and development. The administrator assures systems are well-behaved and all system platform operating systems (Windows, AIX, UNIX, LINUX, etc.) remain current and secure. In addition, the administrator role ensures that upgrades and installations are well-rehearsed and documented prior to conducting official installations. The administrator is the key liaison who works closely with colleagues and customers to ensure systems in-house or deployed Nextfare suite products software, and peripherals are kept current and functional. This position works under general supervision and direction.
This role requires an employee to work on a rotational basis (24/7) that includes night shifts and fixed weekend, including Saturday and Sunday shifts (12 hours a day or 12 hours evening/night during weekends) and the rest of the weekdays 9 hours, total of 40 hours a week. Such an employee would have 4 days working and 3 days off weekly.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs day-to-day system administration
- Monitors and manages system health checks, OSs, and system software.
- Assists the Network administrator as needed with LAN, WAN, and Internet.
- Manages and controls Software licenses.
- Maintains secure backend systems and LANs.
- Provides guidance and recommendations on all backend OS s.
- Provides Windows, UNIX, LINUX, AIX, and NT-based platforms.
- Installs and configures system backup/restore/failover software (NetBackup/Veritas/Legato, etc) and hardware.
- Conducts performance tuning; optimization of resource configuration All platforms and LAN.
- Supports the configuration of Routers, Firewalls, and Load Balancers.
- Assists in the installation and configuration of databases.
- Assists in installing and configuring monitoring software such as Big Brother, etc.
- Applies the system OS and DB. patch sets
- Installs Oracle database software
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Comply with Cubic s Quality Management System
- Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures
- Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisation
- Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures
- Other duties as requested
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Three-year/Four-year college degree in computer science, or a related technical field.
- Two years of systems administration experience. Knowledge and experience administering various Windows and UNIX Operating Systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in LAN network engineering TCP/IP, internet.
- Must have extensive knowledge and experience with HP and Sun UNIX platforms, as well as experience implementing UNIX and LAN security measures (including firewalls).
- In-depth understanding of System Administration methodology and principles.
- Must be a self-motivator, good working knowledge of common programming languages (C/C++, Java, PERL, RUBY).
Worker Type:
Employee