Oracle Linux Systems Admin || NYC

Oracle Linux Systems Admin

NYC Downtown (Onsite)

Rate: $85/hr on W2

Scope of Work: The Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining all Oracle Unix/Linux infrastructure systems.

Day-to-day work includes working with Oracle DBAs and WebLogic Systems Administrators to keep systems running smoothly.

The candidate's specific duties will include:

Plan, design, install, configure, secure, maintain, and support all Linux infrastructure systems i.e. servers and storage Analyze, monitor the resource utilization, and tune the performance of the operating system and associated components

Develop, validate, and implement an overall strategy to patch server environments, including security updates on a regular schedule

Assist the network security team in monitoring operating system security, apply strong security policies, and set up intrusion detection

Ensure that all changes to the environment adhere to established Change Management policies and procedures

Maintain disaster recovery configurations for /Linux systems, perform periodic disaster recovery tests for these platforms, and maintain disaster recovery documentation and procedures in support of these systems.

Perform file system backups and test recovery plans using Symantec NetBackup

Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot HA server environment running on Oracle Exadata

Provide technical assistance to application database administrators and system administrators for configuration and integration of database and application components

Evaluate new systems and applications requirements regarding the compatibility and performance related to the operating system environment

Setup and monitor the scheduled batch jobs

Setup and monitor system alerts to provide 24x7 support and high availability

Liaise with Oracle and other vendors to troubleshoot technical issues

Follow communications protocol for system failures/outages and file incident reports

Escalate major hardware/software problems to senior IT staff

Respond to Service Desk tickets for technical support, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution

Prepare system configurations and management/support documentation and provide training and knowledge transfer to other team members as needed

Maintain inventory of UNIX/Linux hardware and software assets

Available to work after hours and weekends as needed

Vendor Qualifications

Preferably 6-8 years' experience as an Oracle Linux system administrator managing a large-scale UNIX environment

Working knowledge to install, configure & troubleshoot: Linux\Unix operating systems, LDOMs, zfs file systems, and zones on prem and different cloud services environments

Experience in Shell scripting

Experience in supporting and troubleshooting networking services and protocols to support Linux\Unix environment i.e. TCP/IP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SFTP, NIS, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SSH, Sendmail, etc.

Working knowledge of configuring and managing Oracle virtual technology: LDOMS, Zones/containers

Experience in supporting Oracle Applications Server, WebLogic, and Oracle RDBMS in/Linux operating systems

Experience in configuring and managing Oracle Storage Area Network (SAN), Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS)

Experience in Symantec NetBackup and VEEAM for file systems backup and recovery plans

Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for recognizing and resolving technical (hardware, software, application) problems

Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and perform in a high-paced/high-pressure environment

Ability to work independently or within a group to solve complex problems.

Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization

Strong team player with service-oriented attitude and customer focus