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Detailed Job Description:

• Manage physical and virtual Server platforms Unix (Solaris), (Proficiency in Redhat, Windows, ESXi, Citrix would be an added advantage), 
• Perform all Server operations, including the operation of Server consoles and the creation, Configuration, and management of startup and operational command procedures,

Including:

• Allocate resources to Applications and Databases as required
• Create, customize and maintain startup and operational command procedures for all Servers
• Perform Server startups and shutdowns as required for Normal Operations, emergency situations and recovery efforts
• Apply security patches and perform server upgrades (Minor and Major)

Perform all Server virtualization activities, including:

• Install (remote activities only, not physical onsite installation) and Configure Hardware to meet hypervisor/virtualization manager requirements
• Configure the hypervisor, including in high availability mode if required
• Perform routine optimization of the hypervisor
• Configure virtual networking where required
• Configure remote administration via a variety of remote access tools, including RDP
• Migrate a Server to the hypervisor
• Create or clone virtual machines
• Create and manage virtualization templates, profiles and images
• Monitor and optimize virtual machines
• Manage snapshots and Backups of the hypervisor and virtual machines
• Configure high availability for virtual machines

Minimum years of experience*: 7+

Knowledge and Skills:

• 7 years of experience on Solaris Administration (Unix)
• Redhat, Windows, ESXi and Citrix Administration would be an added advantage 
• Monitored system and network activity to quickly detect any problems related to system security, performance, or system failures in a timely fashion and meet SLA agreements and provide daily technical support and 24X7 on-call support as well as weekend outage and miscellaneous tasks
• Candidate in this role will be required to work in Shift.
• Administration of Solaris Servers, Develop Solaris administration test plans and perform testing.
• Familiarity with load balancing, firewalls, and other network-based tools
• Ensure to determine and resolve system-wide problems on market data servers as well as data delivery networks (LAN and WAN).
• Managed systems configuration and maintenance, problem troubleshooting, system and program security, applications and program management, planning and directing upgrades, and testing operations to ensure optimum system functionality
• Experience in monitoring tools like BMC Patrol, HP System Insight
• Good Communication and Analytical skills

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) No