Specialist, Unix Systems at Huawei Technologies

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.

Huawei’s products and solutions cover wireless products (HSDPA/WCOMA/EDGE/ GPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/CDMA2000 1X, WiMAX), core network products (IMS, Mobile Soft switch, NGN), network products (FTTx, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN Switch), application and software (IN, mobile data service, BOSS), as well as terminals (UMTS/CDMA). Major products are based on Huawei’s self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response.
Huawel’s products are deployed in over 100 countries, and serve 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

Huawei Technologies is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist, Unix Systems

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of approved policies and procedures for UNIX operating system design, implementation and maintenance.
• Provide input in the planning of UNIX operating systems upgrades and deployment.
• Provide support in the implementation and user acceptance testing of UNIX operating systems
• Assist in the development of a proactive maintenance cycle for UNIX operating systems and automate preventive/routine maintenance on systems
• Perform daily UNIX operating system administration, including hardware & software upgrades.
• Maintain backup of the UNIX operating system network.
• Ensure optimal performance of all applications running on UNIX operating system environment in EMTS through proactive tuning and preventive maintenance.
• Perform daily UNIX systems checks and correct any issues.
• Monitor UNIX systems performance and recommend adjustments to system parameters to ensure optimum performance and response time.
• Work with the User Support team to provide second level support to end users and ensure timely resolution of UNIX system problems.
• Liaise with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.
• Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, IT Operations Support

Requirements:

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Hands on experience with SUN Solaris, HP-OX, Linux and Oracle VM

General Requirement

• Experience in a Telecom Engineering Company, Telecoms Vendor or ICT is preferred and is of top-priority
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Computer Science or Telecommunications Engineering or relevant Degree as applicable
• Good customer service orientation, communication skills, good team spirit and has ability to work independently
• Should ho ready to work under pressure in all kind of working condition.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (word. excel and PowerPoint)
• Applicants should be open to learning new skills and technology
• Self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and fluent in English both oral and written.
• Must be ready for international project to the other African countries.
• Successful applicants should be Goal-oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills, and be a very good team player.
• The successful applicant should be good at information’ gathering and analysis

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to: unixspecialist@huawei.com

Note: Applicants should specify on their applications and CV's the Job title and the Job Position they are applying for and should send their C.V with their names and job title. All applications that do not follow the instructions above will be disqualified. Applicants that do not meet the requirements need not bother to apply.