UNIX Systems Administrator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the UNIX systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for 24/7/365 primary support of all RedHat Linux, AIX & Sun Solaris servers supported throughout the North America Region.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Server refreshment / migration
• Handle incident tickets and service requests for Solaris, Linux, Windows servers
• Maintain Information repository and team room documents
• Strong knowledge of managing and maintaining the Operating Systems( platforms)
• Capable to build a new system according to the Tech specification, upgrade the OS patches, and build the repository as the Operating System requires
• Knowledge of server visualization on the basis of Power or x86 arch
• Optionally with experience of developing automation and enterprise infrastructure environment
• CISSP certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment

I would like to submit my application for the UNIX systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and guidance within the area of Solaris/Linux as required both internally and to the customer (including training/mentoring staff).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in managing UNIX based operating systems
• SQL scripting and database structure
• VMware Horizon View virtual desktop working knowledge
• Capable of diagnosing system hardware issues
• Familiar with fundamental networking/distributed computing environments and concepts
• VMware Certified Professional Horizon View Desktop (VCP5-DT)
• Windows scripting (inc. Powershell)
• VMware scripting (Power-CLI & others)

I would like to submit my application for the UNIX systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for 24x7 pager support to resolve Sun Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux related problems when they occur.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Willing to travel OCONUS
• Experience using scripting language for task automation such as Perl, Python, Unix Shell
• Use of system monitoring tools such as Xymon, Nagios
• Demonstrated experience with scripting (Visual Basic (VB), Practical Extraction and Report Language (PERL), shell, etc)
• Working knowledge of concepts such as Transmission Control/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name Services (DNS), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), firewalls, Local and Wide Area Networks
• Experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, Oracle, etc)
• Experience with UNIX and Linux Systems Server Administration

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the UNIX systems administrator position.

Previously, I was responsible for daily application administration support for a transaction-based application on Sun/Solaris 10 and Linux 6.x platforms in both Test and Production environments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Veritas Netbackup experience
• Excellent communication and documentation skills and experience documenting day to day tasks
• Good understanding of IT security best practices
• Experience writing scripts in a UNIX environment – bash/k-shell/borne shell
• Experience installing and compiling open source applications
• Managing VMWare ESXi and vCenter systems
• Backup administration using Networker or similar software
• Enterprise backup solutions (Netbackup)

I am excited to be applying for the position of UNIX systems administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise and support in the configuration, optimizing and performance tuning of Solaris and RHEL platforms.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• RSA experience
• Netapp / Quantum storage technologies
• Active directory, DHCP, and DNS
• System capacity analysis and planning
• Performance tuning of Horizon View ESXi & vCenter
• Working knowledge of Army information assurance methods and practices
• Strong Redhat Linux skills
• General Unix administration and problem solving