Manager, UNIX and middleware Administrator

Job Purpose:

Lead a team of UNIX/Linux, middleware, and database administrators, who collaborate with other IT teams to deliver technical change, oversee, maintain and trouble-shoot forthe smooth operation of UNIX, Linux, middleware and database systems  which are critical foundation stones supporting the bank's business application.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight:

• Possess strong technical and communication skills in problem analysis, resource planning and infrastructure architecture design.
• Be responsible and collaborative with other support teams and application development teams.
• Ensure stable, secure, resilient and efficient operations across UNIX, linux, middleware and database systems.
• Assist in annual budget planning for infrastructure and services.

Database Administration:

• Understand features of enterprise databases such as Oracle RAC, DB2 LUW Cluster/PureScale, MSSQL.
• Advise DBA subordinates in database provisioning, configuration, performance tuning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Experienced in designing and implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

UNIX/Linux System Administration:

• Solid experience in UNIX/Linux servers, including AIX, Solaris, and Red Hat system administration
• Understand the OS architecture, advise and oversee server provisioning, configuration, and performance optimization performed by Linux/UNIX support subordinates.

System Monitoring & Capacity Planning

• Familiarity with various solutions for system monitoring integration.
• Prepare annual capacity planning reports, including system utilization trends and growth projections.

Governance & Reporting

• Strong documentation skills for audit and compliance purposes.
• Experience conducting Security Acceptance Testing (SAT) and OS account reviews on a semi-annual basis.
• Experienced in designing and delivering system performance reports for managed servers and instances.
• Skilled in automating execution and oversight on routine operational tasks to ensure timely completion.

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

• Design, co-ordinate the setup, testing and execution of system backup jobs to ensure data protection and recoverability.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining disaster recovery failover procedures.
• Co-ordinate with other IT teams to support DR systems activation and operation during annual drills.

Incident & Problem Management

• Work with incident & problem management team for issue detection, resolution, root-cause analysis, correction and prevention.

Project & Change Management

• Co-ordinate infrastructure changes related to infrastructure or application enhancements.
• Liaise with vendors for procurement, installation, maintenance and support of responsible hardware and software.

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Preferrable with Technical Certifications such as IBM Certified System Administrator Oracle Certified Professional, Redhat Certfied System Administrator is preferred.
• Candidates with formal training / certifications in AIX, Solaris, RedHat Linux, DB2, Oracle, WebSphere administration will also be considered.
  Work Experience:
• 8+ years of experience as a UNIX/Linux Administrator and/or Database Administrator or in a similar focused role
• 5+ years of experience of technical support team lead position

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in AIX, Solaris, Redhat linux administration, and database administration, including Oracle RAC, DB2, MSSQL
• Proven experience in managing UNIX backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Familiar with End-of-Support (EOS) system upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of audit and compliance requirements, including documentation, SAT, and user access reviews.
• Proficient in generating system performance and capacity planning reports.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure changes and working with vendors for database-related hardware and software. Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

 

Personal Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and methodical in system management and maintenance
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to continuously learn and improve
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address complex issues