Deliverables:

• Support existing AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux servers;
  
• integrate new physical and virtual servers.
  
• Support AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux on premise and in the cloud.
  
• Take part in the solutioning and build process to ensure smooth transition to Data Center Operations once complete.
  
• Provide subject matter expertise in GoCloud environment for AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux.
  
• Train, and perform knowledge transfer with staff, and assist with development of shared tools.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects such as migrating Solaris LDOM's from old to new hosts.
  
• Lead Red Hat upgrades from 7 to 8 to 9 for 1200 VMs.
  
• Lead Patch and Automation compliance activities.
  
• Lead the transition from on premise UNIX to GoCloud, while transferring knowledge to existing team members.
  
• Support and implement approved changes to existing servers/infrastructure.
  
• Work with clients and vendors on any issues or changes as required.
  
• Work with team and solutions/build on refreshes, expansions and new infrastructure being deployed as required.
  
• Perform acceptance process as new infrastructure is transitioned from Solutions/Build team to Data Center Operations.
  
• Educate rest of team and prepare operational documentation for new technologies being added.
  
• Provide SME advice and experience to help guide solution keeping it's operational support in mind.
  
• Provide SME advice and work with all teams on continuous service improvement and GoCloud support operations.
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Skill Set Requirements:

Enterprise Linux/Unix Infrastructure experience:

• 10+ years experience providing oversight to support Red Hat Linux, AIX, and Solaris infrastructure.
  
• Demonstrated experience overseeing refresh and transition activities, as well as team resources associated with the migration.
  
• Demonstrated experience with replacement of large enterprise complex services and hardware at large critical locations.
  
• Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of modern Data Centre service models combined with a solid background in contemporary Data Centre approaches.
  

Recent Experience:

• Within 3 years.
  

Documentation and Communication Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with assisting transition and refresh.
  
• Demonstrated experience in change management activities.
  
• Demonstrated ability for strong documentation and writing skills.
  

Project Management:

• 10+ years demonstrated experience in complex projects related to data center uplifts, migrations.