Critical Mass is currently seeking an outstanding individual eager to join our team of talented web professionals. The Unix Systems Administrator supports the backend infrastructure in the Critical Mass Unix environment. This role requires a motivated and personable individual willing to learn all aspects of supporting our dynamic environment. The Unix Systems Administrator is an integral part of our IT team and helps us to uphold our strict standards in end user support.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate in System and Network Design

Pro-actively monitor our server infrastructure for operational issues/problems and resolve as necessary

Maintain our Oracle infrastructure running Solaris ? Administer systems in our Canadian, US and UK locations

Maintain the interoperability of our Unix systems with Mac and Windows clients

Responsible for monitoring daily server backups and resolve any issues/problems

Responsible for building servers in compliance with best practices

Project related work and documentation

Required Skills:
BSc in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ? 2-3 years experience with UNIX (Solaris)

Linux experience is a nice to have

Competent with administering UNIX sub-systems like DNS, SMTP, filesystems, deployment, patching

Virtualization (zones, Vmware)

Ability to work with little supervision

Ability to produce systems documentation

Work within a Change Control system
Critical Mass - 12 months ago