Sr Linux/Unix Systems Administrator

Sr Unix System Administrator – US Remote

At NTT DATA Services, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA Services and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA, Inc. currently seeks a System Administration Sr. Advisor to join our team.

Role overview

Performs installation, customization and maintenance of the operating system and system software products in support of business processing requirements. Evaluates and integrates new operating system versions, drivers and hardware. Provides technical expertise for system transitions, migrations and consolidations.

Principal Accountabilities
:

– Tests software updates and patches

– Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels in standalone and multi-tiered environments.

– Conducts system analysis, configuration management and develops improvements for system software performance, availability and reliability

– Performs incident resolution, problem determination and root cause analysis in accordance with Service Level Agreements

– Designs, develops, recommends and implements new or revised system software, utilities and automated processes as necessary

– Provides in-depth diagnosis for operating systems software/hardware failures and develops solutions

– Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions

– Prescribes system backup / disaster recovery procedures and directs recovery operations in the event of destruction of all or part of the operating system or other system components

Implements appropriate levels of system security

Qualifications

Requirements:

– 7+ years’ experience in Unix/Linux administration

– Excellent oral, written skills and presentation skills in support of customer interaction at the Director and VP

– Customer driven

– Ability to lead large team across multiple platforms to support delivery

– Experience with ServiceNow a plus

– Experience administering AIX is a plus!

This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading business and IT services provider and global innovation partner, and part of the NTT DATA Services family of companies, with 80,000 professionals based in over 40 countries. NTT DATA Services combines global reach and local intimacy to provide premier professional services, including consulting, application services, business process and IT outsourcing, and cloud-based solutions. NTT DATA Services is part of NTT Group, one of the world’s largest technology services companies, generating more than $100 billion in annual revenues, and partner to 80% of the Fortune Global 100. Visit www.nttdata.com/americas to learn how our consultants, projects, managed services, and outsourcing engagements deliver value for a range of businesses and government agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

NTT DATA Services, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship to the Company would result.