Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in IT/IS/CS and/or certifications related to Unix/Linux and/or Database administration Work experience: 7 years' experience in QAD and Progress Database administration and Unix/Linux administration * Administer and maintain computerized databases, ensuring high availability, efficiency, and data security. * Analyze information requirements and develop specifications for database design and maintenance. * Manage all source code within the environment and provide guidance on policies, technical issues, and data structure strategies. * Collaborate with data center teams to maintain and upgrade Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows servers and operating systems. * Perform system and network programming, software maintenance, security administration, and backup/recovery processes. * Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned systems and shared infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and system reliability. * Monitor and improve service performance through system tuning, Progress database tuning, development refreshes, and application upgrades. * Administer QAD applications and related system environments. * Maintain Unix/Linux printing, Samba services, and source control systems. * Support users and manage scheduling tasks via Cron and Windows batch tools. * Create and maintain Unix/Linux scripts and configure kernels as needed. * Manage Active Directory groups and assist with patching/security on Windows application servers. * Implement new systems or upgrades by participating in planning, execution, and documentation to meet project and change control standards. * Participate in compliance activities such as the annual Self-Assessment Template (ASAT). * Coordinate with global teams to streamline compliance efforts across centralized systems and infrastructure. Key Challenges: * Delivering consistent IT service in a rapidly evolving technical environment. * Coordinating across local, business unit, and centralized IT resources. * Balancing multiple projects and priorities with limited resources.