System Administrator

Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:
Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.

Job Details:
Job Summary:
The Systems Administrator plays an integral role in the deployment team. Assists in system architecture, design, integration and development. The administrator assures systems are well-behaved and all system platform operating systems (Windows, AIX, UNIX, LINUX, etc.) remain current and secure. In addition, the administrator role ensures that upgrades and installation are well-rehearsed and documented prior to conducting official installations. The administrator is the key liaison who works closely with colleagues and customers to ensure systems in-house or deployed Nextfare suite products software and peripherals are kept current and functional. This position works under general supervision and direction.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Performs day-to-day system administration
- Monitors & manages system health checks OS’s and system S/W.
- Assists the Network administrator as needed with LAN, WAN, Internet.
- Manages and controls Software licenses.
- Maintains secure backend systems and LANs.
- Provides guidance and recommendations on all backend OS’s.
- Provides Windows, UNIX, LINUX, AIX and NT based platforms.
- Installs and configures system backup/restore/failover software (NetBackup/Veritas/Legato, Etc.) and hardware.
- Conducts performance tuning; optimization of resource configuration - All platforms and LAN.
- Supports in the configuration of Routers, Firewalls and Load Balancers.
- Assists in installation and configuration of databases.
- Assists in installing and configuring monitoring software such as Big Brother, etc.
- Applies system OS and db. patch sets
- Installs Oracle database software

General Duties and Responsibilities:

- Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
- Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
- Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations
- Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures
- Other duties as requested

Minimum Job Requirements:
Three-year college degree, in computer science or related technical field, plus a minimum of two years systems administration experience. Knowledge and experience administrating various Windows and UNIX Operating Systems. Extensive knowledge and experience in LAN network engineering - tcp/ip, internet. Must have extensive knowledge and experience with HP and Sun UNIX platforms as well as experience implementing UNIX and LAN security measures (including firewalls). In depth understanding of System Administration methodology and principles. Must be a self-motivator, good working knowledge of common programming languages, (C/C++, Java, PERL, RUBY).
- The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need._

Worker Type:
Employee