Monday 6 February 2012

Business Systems Administrator

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Job Description
Our client has a requirement for Sr Business Systems Administrator for a 9 months Contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto, Ontario.


What makes this Special: 
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America/ with exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served throughout various businesses: Wealth Management and Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a $10 Million multi-year program aimed at reducing costs, reducing risks, and improving the technology user experience. These benefits will be realized through the consolidation of identity repositories and improvements in management processes resulting in simplified manageability as well as increased agility for the integration of directories in mergers and acquisitions.


Responsibilities and Qualifications
The team designs, builds and supports Unix based environments. We will be working with Technology partners to implement new servers and hand over to the Operations and Availability Management Team which will support Production and BRP env. The Unix Engineering team will also be responsible for primary support of Dev & PAT environments and as a 3rd Level Support for Production & BRP environments.


Position Functions:
·         Proven knowledge of common hardware server platforms for Unix (x86/AMD based servers from IBM/HP, SUN hardware).
·         Sound knowledge of common mass storage platforms like SAN, NAS, Disk Arrays etc.
·         Sound knowledge of network connectivity, protocols and ability to configure servers as per standards within the team.
·         Ability to integrate monitoring and performance tools and analyze their output.
·         Manage security across the environment and be able to integrate standard security products like ESM, eTrust etc. on the servers.
·         Trouble-shoot system issues and isolate problems using system logs and common monitoring tools like Tivoli & CIRBA.
·         Monitor patches from vendors for hardware & OS and apply pro-actively within assigned environment.
·         Ability to document processes for operational handoff and recoverability by keeping and updating records of servers builds and changes.
·         Ability to work under pressure and do after-hours work for Projects to implement changes and meet tight deadlines.
·         Communicate project status and provide timely escalation of issues to ensure project objectives are met
·         Respond to requests for information and assist development teams in evaluating alternate approaches
·         Provide ongoing support and consultation, and share knowledge of Unix OS functionality.
·         Work with development & Project management staff to promote a better understanding of Unix OS issues, standards and features
·         Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with industry and/or business trends
·         Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services
·         Support a positive work environment that promotes customer service, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
·         Participate in knowledge transfer within the team, and business units
May coach, lead and/or develop others


Preferred Qualifications:
·         The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical courses from Unix vendors.
·         Certification on or strong knowledge of Veritas & OS platforms.
Minimum of 6 years experience as hands-on in design and build of Linux (SuSE Linux Enterprise Server) systems.
·         A knowledge of S0olaris &/or Red Hat Linux will be an asset.
·         Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience
·         Excellent oral and written skills to communicate status or work progress to projects teams and management
·         Very good knowledge of Unix file-systems, Veritas Volume management, patch management, trouble-shooting, storage management, performance management, High Availability.
·         Very good knowledge of system tools such as Veritas Volume Manager, Tivoli Storage management , ESM etc.
·         Ability to work unassisted in high pressure environments.
·         Be able to work as second level support within the engineering team.


How to Apply
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.


Company Overview
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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