Unix Analyst

Responsibilities

• Administration and support of Sun Life’s Unix/Linux server and Container environment
• Implementation of routine technical fixes, and assistance in completing complex changes with the guidance of senior technical staff
• Remediation planning for routine changes and standard validation routine changes
• Recommendation of technical fixes and remediation planning for changes
• Work with a team supporting, troubleshooting, monitoring, repairing routine issues and other day-to-day tasks associated with maintaining the stability, availability and reliability of server environments
• Work within standardized guidelines for support and assist in the application of corporate IT standards
• Independent resolution of minor server issues, with clear escalation path for major or complex systems to senior staff for assistance and signoff
• Assist in change planning and documentation of changes as well as any validation plan creation required. Implementation and execution of approved changes
• Configure, manage, maintain and continuously improve server, application and system performance, based on senior technical staff recommendations

• 2-4 years of experience in Unix infrastructure support role.
• Strong and extensive supporting servers running the Red Hat Linux operating system and servers running in the AWS cloud.
• Experience building and maintaining Open Shift / Kubernetes / Docker container infrastructure
• Experience in code management tools including: Ansible, Bitbucket
• Software development and/or scripting experience using Python, YAML, JSON with a focus on Infrastructure, Tools and/or DevOps.
• Unix/Red Hat Linux server support
• Proficient scripting, automation skills and experience with configuration management tools including: Ansible, Bitbucket
• Administration experience with Veritas Info Scale (aka Veritas Cluster Server)
• Familiarity with IBM Power Systems, AIX and Solaris.