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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced AIX and Linux Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our AIX and Linux server environments, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. Your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's IT infrastructure and operations.
How you'll help us innovate to build a better world
1. Server Administration:
o Install, configure, and maintain AIX and Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
o Perform system upgrades, patch management, and security enhancements.
o Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
2. User Account Management:
o Create, modify, and delete user accounts as needed.
o Implement access controls and security policies to protect sensitive data.
3. Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
o Monitor system performance and resource utilization.
o Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies to optimize server performance.
4. Backup and Recovery:
o Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
o Test and document disaster recovery procedures.
5. Security and Compliance:
o Implement and maintain security measures to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
o Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
6. Network Connectivity:
o Configure and troubleshoot network connections and protocols.
o Collaborate with network administrators to resolve connectivity issues.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures.
o Generate regular reports on system performance, incidents, and resolutions.
8. Collaboration and Support:
o Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to address technical issues and project requirements.
o Provide technical support to end-users and assist with their AIX and Linux-related inquiries.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Experience in Unix/AIX and/or Linux/Red Hat administration
Strong knowledge of system security, networking, and storage concepts.
Familiarity with cloud environments (ex. AWS)
Scripting skills (Shell / perl) for automation and task simplification
Experience with infrastructure software used in support of AIX environments such as zabbix, lpar2rrd, IBM LDAP, NIM, and/or hardware management console (HMC) is a plus
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
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Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
