A new internet/telecoms operation is putting together their team. Please only those who meet the minimum experience and skills indicated below reply to me offlist with CV? Regards, Brian ------------------------------------------------------------------- Network Administrator Job Description: Solaris/Linux/Windows Systems Administrator; this individual will maintain and support roughly 12 Solaris/Linux Servers. Duties will include software installs, fixes, diagnosis, systems backups and restores. There will be some networking duties, so any Cisco networking background would be a plus. To be qualified for this position, candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience with a technical degree. Candidates must have at Least 3 years of Red Hat Linux, Windows Server and desktop experience and knowledge of Cisco Routers and/or switches. Plusses would include Oracle database knowledge, and firewall experience. Required Skills for UNIX/Windows Systems Administrator Job: * RED HAT LINUX 4 * WINDOWS SERVER 2003 * Solaris Sparc/x86 servers Essential Job Functions * You will be responsible for validating the appropriate use of VMWare in an enterprise environment and for VMWare configuration and administration. * You will be responsible for performing troubleshooting and patching with Solaris/Linux OS's, installing and upgrading Solaris/Linux OS's; implement and maintain security * Coordinates with client management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products * Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies. * Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate. * Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required. * Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions. Qualifications Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred * Three or more years of technical experiences in a client-server environment Other Qualifications * VMWare Concepts - Ability to validate appropriate use of VMWare in an enterprise environment. * VMWare Config & Admin - Ability to design, configure, install, monitor, and maintain VMWare infrastructure and hosted servers. * Demonstrated understanding of RAID Direct Attached Storage. *TCP/IP - Demonstrated ability to use TCP/IP in a routed, enterprise environment. *Excellent analytical and problem solving skills coupled with a strong interest in Systems and Network management *Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and patching with Solaris/Linux OS's. * Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and patching with Solaris/Linux OS's. *Demonstrated ability to install and upgrade Solaris/Linux OS's. *Demonstrated ability to perform performance tuning and capacity planning with Solaris/Linux and VmWare. *SNMP - Ability to configure and use SNMP to monitor network attached devices * Linux Concepts - Ability to manage heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Linux environments, and to work with tools that cross both environments. * Minimum of three years experience with Solaris and/or Red Hat Operating Systems. * Minimum of three years experience supporting VMWare ESX/Vsphere and related virtualization technologies * Experience working in a heterogeneous environment with mixtures of Windows, Unix and Linux a plus * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel * Strong communication skills * Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills * Good ability to lead and work as part of a team -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe@gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com