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Nuvance Health

Senior Unix Systems Administrator

Nuvance Health, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813


Nuvance Health is a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice locations including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through our affiliates including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

SUMMARY:

The Senior UNIX Systems Administrator is responsible for the planning, performance, and installation of Nuvance Health's mission-critical UNIX based operating systems. This includes planning and organizing Nuvance Health's computer-related disaster recovery plan and the planning and installation of major code upgrades and ongoing software maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Operating Systems to insure Unix-based operating systems are at the most current and effective release levels to support mission-critical systemsInsure IBM hardware components are at the most current and effective levels of microcode required to support the AIX operating systemsinsure the UNIX/AIX computer-related disaster recovery plan is current and effectiveCreate processes to automate management of system resources and perform routine application proceduresChange control management: manage the installation of major code upgrades to UNIX, SAN, and Tivoli systemsManage the installation of corrective fixes to all applications running on the UNIX operating systemsManage the movement of data between storage arraysMonitor all activities on UNIX server environments to identify and resolve performance issues before an impact to system performance occursMonitor Tivoli backup system to ensure successful completion of backups on a nightly basis; resolve any issues resulting in a failed backupEnsure various SAN arrays and fibre channel are operating properly and have adequate capacity to meet the demands of all applicationsAnalyze, recommend, procure, and implement system software, hardware, and utilities required to support the efficient operation of all platformsProvide automated processes for the management of system resources and perform routine application procedures for the Cerner and Eclypsis applicationTroubleshoot issues that impair system performanceManage the Storage Area Network (SAN) including disk environment, connectivity between various storage platforms, and plan all architectural changes and upgradesPerform annual budgetary analysis on hardware and software maintenanceRegular analysis of the current state architecture and technical storage infrastructure to ensure protection against failure of technical obsolescenceAdminister data backup systems and backup methodologyManage and maintain the tape library and ensure adequate backup and recovery windowsPerform periodic technology assessments to ensure data and technology meet current and future needsManage annual hardware and software maintenance agreements with vendors to insure accurate billingPerform periodic assessments of technology and maintenance contracts; make recommendations for cost savings and economies of scaleData Inventory and Protection: perform periodic analysis on data use to ensure proper capacityFulfill all compliance responsibilitiesProvide 24/7 support through investigation and analysis of problems using documentation, manuals, debugging tools, and logic to resolve problems, prevent recurrence, and ensure continuity. Remote call responsibility for off-shift, weekends & holidaysREQUIREMENTS:Four-year college degree, preferably in Computer ScienceExperience in UNIX systems programmingFour years experience in project management/minimum of five years work experiencePreference for strong analytical and communications skills

Location: Danbury Hospital-24 Hospital Ave. Danbury, CT

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: First Shift

Org Unit: 1799

Department: IT Infrastructure

Exempt: Yes

Grade: S12

Salary Range:

39.2100 - 72.8300

Working Conditions:

Significant manual skills / motor coordination & finger dexterityLittle or no potential for occupational riskSedentary/light effort; may exert up to 10 lb. forceGenerally pleasant working conditions

EOE including disability/veterans

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.