Job DescriptionThe Systems Administrator Senior will be responsible for documentation, deployment and troubleshooting of the complete IT Unix environment including, but not limited to: AIX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server. Core competencies include but are not limited to: Linux and AIX operating systems, x86 hypervisors, scripting-automation, and x86 hardware solutions, IBM P series hardware, Ansible, Patching, Security Hardening.Work with a team of Unix engineers, acts as Subject Matter Expert for area of responsibility and provide support for Experian Unix Environment, including BAU OS support tickets, incidents, vulnerability remediation, compute and storage changes. Follow change management process. Liaison to other teams within the department for expert advice in the area of servers, high availability, security, virtualization and operating systems technology.Summary of Primary ResponsibilitiesLeads and-or participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities involving cross-functional technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities.Responsible for components of highly complex engineering and-or analytical tasks and activities.Viewed as a technology subject matter expert; able to provide and communicate complex technology solutions across differing audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and-or vendors.Will have responsibility for multiple, complex projects.QualificationsInformation Technology degree and-or technology certifications preferred or substantial equivalent experience.5+ years of systems engineering experienceSenior level Experience with Redhat Linux OSSenior level Experience with SUSE LinuxRequired knowledge of SAN based disk solutions and their configurations Advanced Shell scripting and IaC automation skills with Ansible and TerraformFamiliarity with tools like BladeLogic, DNT, ESM, vSphere client is a huge plusExperience with IBM AIX OS is desired.Familiarity with pSeries AIX server models, HMC ConsolesFamiliarity with AIX, VIO, microcode, and firmware upgradesAbility to lead projects and be a leader on distributed teamKnowledge of AWS is desiredProvide Operating System technical and break-fix level supportStrong Experience in RedHat Linux administration on RHEL6, RHEL7, RHEL8, RedHat Clustering, VMware and ESXStrong customer and communication skills to interact with team members, customers, vendors and leadership team.Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environmentAbility to work independently but also must be strong in team partnershipStrong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization skillsWork a flexible schedule, with 24 hour on-call pager and weekend overnight work expectedAdditional InformationThis is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work, Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
