Senior Manager Unix, Middleware and Database Administration

Spinnaker IT Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinnaker IT Limited is seeking a Senior Manager Unix, Middleware and Database Administration to lead a skilled team handling UNIX/Linux, middleware systems and databases. The role focuses on performance, reliability, and cross-team collaboration to support enterprise infrastructure.

Responsibilities include managing Oracle RAC, DB2 and MSSQL, UNIX server administration (AIX/Solaris/Red Hat), DR planning, capacity forecasting, and audit/compliance adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 6-8+ years of experience as UNIX/Linux Administrator and/or Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience in AIX, Solaris, Redhat Linux administration, and database administration including Oracle RAC, DB2, MSSQL
• Experience with UNIX backup and recovery strategies including disaster recovery planning
• Familiarity with EOS system upgrades and lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of audit and compliance requirements, documentation, SAT, and user access reviews
• Proven ability to generate system performance and capacity planning reports
• Experience coordinating infrastructure changes and working with vendors for database hardware/software
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Lead UNIX/Linux system and database teams with performance, reliability, availability and stability across platforms
• Manage enterprise databases (Oracle RAC, DB2, MSSQL): provisioning, configuration, performance tuning, maintenance
• Administer UNIX/Linux servers (AIX, Solaris, Red Hat) including provisioning, configuration and performance optimization; ensure backup and DR procedures
• Prepare annual capacity planning reports with utilization trends and growth projections
• Conduct Security Acceptance Testing (SAT) and user account reviews semi-annually
• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
• Coordinate infrastructure changes and liaise with vendors for procurement, installation and support
• Generate and deliver system performance reports and maintain audit/compliance documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Oracle RAC

DB2

MSSQL

AIX

Solaris

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Senior Manager Unix, Middleware and Database Administration

Our client is a local bank looking for a talented candidate to take up a senior IT manager role to lead a team of UNIX/Linux, middleware system and database administrators. This team is responsbile for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of UNIX, Linux, middleware and database systems within the bank. The success of the team will highly require excellent collaboration with other IT teams.

Key responsibilities

Lead teams of UNIX/Linux system and database administrators with performance, reliability, availability and stability taken into accounts across all supported platforms and infrastructure

Manage enterprise databases such as Oracle RAC, DB2, MSSQL, including provisioning, configuration, performance tuning, and ongoing maintenance

Administer UNIX/Linux servers, including AIX, Solaris, and Red Hat, overseeing server provisioning, configuration, and performance optimization and ensure backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery procedures are in place to support data integrity and business continuity within SLAs.

Prepare annual capacity planning reports, including system utilization trends and growth projections

Conduct Security Acceptance Testing (SAT) and user account reviews on a semi-annual basis

Lead incident resolution efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive and corrective actions

Coordinate infrastructure changes related to network deployments or upgrades and liaise with vendors for procurement, installation, and support

Generate and deliver system performance reports and maintain detailed documentation for audit and compliance purposes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

6-8+ years of experience as a UNIX/Linux Administrator and/or Database Administrator or in a similar focused role

Hands-on experience in AIX, Solaris, Redhat linux administration, and database administration, including Oracle RAC, DB2, MSSQL

Proven experience in managing UNIX backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution

Familiarity with End-of-Support (EOS) system upgrades and lifecycle management

Strong understanding of audit and compliance requirements, including documentation, SAT, and user access reviews

Proficient in generating system performance and capacity planning reports

Experience coordinating infrastructure changes and working with vendors for database-related hardware and software

Strong leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address complex issues