Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Role: Solaris Admin
Core Purpose: Manage Servers, Server Operations and Virtualization, Core Device Software and System Software Management (Solaris)
Area of Responsibility:
•       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:
i. allocate resources to Applications and Databases as required
ii. create, customize and maintain startup and operational command procedures for all Servers
iii. perform Server startups and shutdowns as required for Normal Operations, emergency situations and recovery efforts
iv. Apply security patches and perform server upgrades (Minor and Major)
•       Perform all Server virtualization activities, including:
i. Install (remote activities only, not physical onsite installation) and Configure Hardware to meet hypervisor/virtualization manager requirements
ii. Configure the hypervisor, including in high availability mode if required
iii. perform routine optimization of the hypervisor
iv. Configure virtual networking where required
v. Configure remote administration via a variety of remote access tools, including RDP
vi. migrate a Server to the hypervisor
vii. create or clone virtual machines
viii. create and manage virtualization templates, profiles and images
ix. monitor and optimize virtual machines
x. manage snapshots and Backups of the hypervisor and virtual machines
xi. Configure high availability for virtual machines
Basic Education Qualification: 
•       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 

Basic Years of Experience:
•       7 Years

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.