Sony PlayStation®: Senior Linux Systems Administrator / Storage Expert
San Diego, California
Responsibilities:
- Provides administration, analysis, design and functions for storage systems to address the needs and requirements of staff and users.
- Monitor storage systems performance.
- Serve as liaison to vendors for server systems for maintenance, problem resolution and upgrades of installed hardware and system applications.
- Make authorized changes to system software, which correct inconsistencies and malfunctions as necessary.
- Responds to client inquiries concerning systems operation and diagnoses system hardware, software, and operator problems.
- Research, development and implementation of new software applications and hardware solutions.
- Provide team-leadership to junior members of staff.
- Perform other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications:
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Experience with configuring and maintaining robotic tape backup library systems and Network Appliance NAS/SAN filers is required.
- Experience with Legato Networker tape backup software and Lotus Notes/Domino administration is desired, but not required.
- Experience in Linux and MacOS-X administration desired.
- Extensive experience with TCP/IP-based networking and communication is required.
- Ability to help provide leadership in a small team environment; this includes assisting in coverage when helpdesk staff are short on manpower or backing them up when they’re out of the office, and mentoring peers in both technical and leadership skill-sets.
For confidential consideration, please submit resumes via our website and reference jobcode: #SV11075.
Submit resume at:
www.us.playstation.com/jobs
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Principals only please. An EEO.
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