Job description
Descripción del empleo
Required Services: Linux Systems Administrator
Duration: 6 months
☒ Possibility of contract extensions based on performances
Location: Valencia, Spain, or Remote working on the CET time zone
ICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment
that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified
applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and
ethnic backgrounds to apply. ICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10
(Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals.
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
Background information:
UNICC seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our Platform Operations Unit. The primary purpose
of this position is to operate, maintain and troubleshoot systems, services, configurations, and core
applications deployed within the Infrastructure and Platform Operations Unit. Responsibilities include
participating in planning and development of new features; proactive management of the environments
as well as the forecasting of capacity needs; assisting with the deployment of new applications and
services; working with other teams and play a key role in optimizing services.
Required Profile:
Systems Administrator with excellent communication skills who will work directly with costumers and
other technical teams across the organization. Strong technical understanding of information systems to
address issues, investigate problems, interact with vendors, and serve as technical expert. The position
has a 24×7 support requirement, so the incumbent must be willing, able, and available to participate in a
regular on-call rotation, work a flexible schedule, and respond to out-of-band emergencies when the need
arises.
Scope of Work / Duties of Consultant:
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems within an enterprise-server environment
• Maintain best practices and procedures for patch management, bug fixes, and operating
systems upgrades.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
• Identify areas of enhancement and deploy automated processes to minimize human
intervention.
• Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues.
• Define and implement security best practices and hardening of the Linux Server and related
technologies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as required
Required Technical Skills:
The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:
• Minimum of 4 years of Linux systems administration, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
• Experience using Red Hat Satellite, or an equivalent tool, to centrally manage servers in an
enterprise environment
• Experience with patching, updating and bug remediation for Linux OS and third-party applications.
• Bash Scripting
The resource SHOULD have the following skills and experience:
• Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory Operating System.
• Knowledge of Virtualization platform such as VMWare, Hyper-V
• Scripting expertise and knowledgeable on automation tools
• Experience or basic knowledge of Incident Management, Problem Management, Service Request
Fulfillment support.
Required Soft Skills:
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities
• Must assist, guide, and share information with technical and non-technical personnel
• Must be able to work well within the team and others in a work environment
