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Unix System Administrator

Description:


Strategy & Planning

Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for Unix systems and software in conjunction with scientists and department managers.

Acquisition & Deployment:

  • Work with scientists and software developers in support of existing internal research applications as well as install external scientific software applications, compilers and parallel processing (MPI) support software on the cluster.
  • Install and configure Unix systems and software.

Operational Management

  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for related file systems, input/output systems, networking, clustering, storage, and applications.
  • Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure full data retrieval.
  • Review and deploy Unix system releases and vendor-supplied patches according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all Unix systems.
  • Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
  • Monitor, test, and tune system performance; preserve and provide system log files as needed.
  • Recommend and execute modifications to Unix systems in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
  • Conduct research on Unix-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.
  • Ensure secure user access and role validation processes.
  • Perform Unix server/database transaction and security audits leading to identification and mitigation of security threats to enterprise data. Recommend and implement changes where necessary.
  • Create required reports in response to business user needs.
  • Create Unix shell scripts.
  • Develop, document, and maintain Unix system training materials and systems documentation for educating end users and new IT staff.

Position Requirements


Formal Education & Certification


Academic or industrial experience is required.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years Unix Administration experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Unix servers, networks, and clusters.
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Working technical knowledge of coding using Perl, shell scripting, Powershell and Python.
  • At least 1 year Commercial Unix System (IRIX, Solaris, HPUX, AIX) an advantage.
  • Experience in utilizing PBS Pro or other scheduling systems.
  • Experience in FLEXlm administration a plus.
  • Experience administrating high capacity storage.
  • Good technical knowledge of current network hardware and standards, including Windows System Administration.
  • Extensive application support experience with supporting internal and/or commercial scientific applications - an advantage.
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, firewall management, and database administration.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct research into Unix issues and products as required.
  • Highly self motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

For more details on the company please log on to: http://www.epixpharma.com/

Resumes should be sent to:
Email: jobs_Israel@epixpharma.com
Fax: 972-(0)3-6128590