Alter Solutions Group Technology/Software

SYstem administrator Linux UNiCC

Valencia, Spain In person Full-time
  • Required Services: Linux Systems Administrator
  • Duration: 6 months
  • ☒ Possibility of contract extensions based on performances
  • Location: Valencia, Spain, or Remote working on the CET time zone
  • ICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment
  • that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified
  • applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and
  • ethnic backgrounds to apply. ICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10
  • (Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals.
  • https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

Background information

  • UNICC seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our Platform Operations Unit. The primary purpose
  • of this position is to operate, maintain and troubleshoot systems, services, configurations, and core
  • applications deployed within the Infrastructure and Platform Operations Unit. Responsibilities include
  • participating in planning and development of new features; proactive management of the environments
  • as well as the forecasting of capacity needs; assisting with the deployment of new applications and
  • services; working with other teams and play a key role in optimizing services.

Required Profile

  • Systems Administrator with excellent communication skills who will work directly with costumers and
  • other technical teams across the organization. Strong technical understanding of information systems to
  • address issues, investigate problems, interact with vendors, and serve as technical expert. The position
  • has a 24×7 support requirement, so the incumbent must be willing, able, and available to participate in a
  • regular on-call rotation, work a flexible schedule, and respond to out-of-band emergencies when the need
  • arises.

Scope of Work / Duties of Consultant

  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems within an enterprise-server environment
  • Maintain best practices and procedures for patch management, bug fixes, and operating

systems upgrades.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • Identify areas of enhancement and deploy automated processes to minimize human

intervention.

  • Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues.
  • Define and implement security best practices and hardening of the Linux Server and related

technologies.

  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required

Required Technical Skills

The resource MUST have the following skills and experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of Linux systems administration, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
  • Experience using Red Hat Satellite, or an equivalent tool, to centrally manage servers in an

enterprise environment

  • Experience with patching, updating and bug remediation for Linux OS and third-party applications.
  • Bash Scripting

The resource SHOULD have the following skills and experience

  • Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory Operating System.
  • Knowledge of Virtualization platform such as VMWare, Hyper-V
  • Scripting expertise and knowledgeable on automation tools
  • Experience or basic knowledge of Incident Management, Problem Management, Service Request

Fulfillment support.

Required Soft Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities
  • Must assist, guide, and share information with technical and non-technical personnel
  • Must be able to work well within the team and others in a work environment

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