UNIX Systems Administrator III

Department: IT
Job Description: Develop and maintain the integrity and security of Usana’s Unix-based operational systems - which operate 24x7. Conduct system analysis and development with limited support from professional/management staff. The Unix Systems Administrator also provides technical resources such as advice, training, and support to professional/management staff and end-users as necessary.
Duties/Responsibilities: Essential Functions • Work independently to support over 20 Unix servers and workstations, including HP-UX, Solaris, AIX, SCO, and Linux-based systems. • Develop and maintain tape-backup processes and procedures for all production systems. • Maintain DNS, NFS, FTP, mail, and web services. • Install and assist with administering mission-critical software such as databases and web application servers. • Setup and maintain lpr-printing services. • Perform installation and troubleshooting of disks, network-interface cards, memory modules, and CPUs, and other Unix server hardware. • Maintain file systems. • Administer users, groups, passwords, and other aspects of security. • Monitor system logs and activities on all servers. • Provide scripting/programming support for all major projects. Additional Job Functions • Install and assist with administering mission-critical software such as databases and web application servers (i.e., fundamental Oracle and WebLogic/Apache/Tomcat administration). • Provide basic Unix advice, training, and support to end users – such as logging in to a system via telnet, using FTP services, printing a file, etc. • Understand and adhere to GMP policies and procedures.
Qualifications: • 5 + years experience working with at least two SVR4 variants of Unix (such as HP-UX or Solaris) and associated hardware. • Strong programming experience in C and Perl as well as advanced shell and awk scripting. • Experience outputting and posting HTML/web/e-mail content from a script/program. • Solid understanding of networking concepts and configuration: the OSI model, TCP, IP, routing, firewalls, Ethernet, ATM, Frame Relay, and serial connections. • Ability to frequently use X-Windows, vi, telnet, and command line ftp. • Configuration of inetd and xinetd services – such as telnetd, bind (including domain and reverse arpa configuration files), sendmail, ftpd (including anonymous ftp service configuration). • Experience configuring web servers, application servers, and applicable plug-ins – including WebLogic, Apache, Netscape/I-Planet, Cold Fusion, Apache, and Tomcat. • Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Configuration of logical volumes using LVM in HP-UX and Linux and/or metadisk utilities in Solaris • Experience configuring and maintaining the lpr print services and NFS • Understanding of multi-tiered applications and the J2EE Java development paradigm.
Salary Range*: Grade 15
Location: Salt Lake City
Posting Date: 06/14/2012
Open Until Filled
Contact: hrusana@usana.com
*Salary Disclaimer - The salary listed is a minimum only or refers to an internal grade. Final salary is commensurate with related skills, education, experience and abilities and will be determined in the interview.
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