UNIX Systems Administrator

Duration: Long-term contract; this position will be renewed for the next fiscal year. Job Description UNIX Operations team is searching for a candidate who is proficient within a LINUX (Red Hat). The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience within systems administration. This candidate will provide Linux support of around 300 servers. We are looking for an effective communicator and a problem-solving individual with good organizational skills and attention to detail. Responsibility will encompass operational support of the LINUX estate, system maintenance (OS patching). Job Requirements Essential Linux Server builds and custom configurations. Performance tuning of Oracle database servers. Server Security vulnerability management. Ansible Automation Platform management and upgrades. Satellite 6 management and upgrades. VMware operational knowledge. Good knowledge of automation. Good troubleshooting skills. Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology and firewalled environments. Nice To Have Storage management basics. Database administration basics. Windows administration basics. Cloud integration basics. Understanding of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk and HP ALM. Responsibilities System tunings to application specific requirements. Systems standardization and automation. Keeping the UNIX environment compliant with the technology roadmap, such as OS & hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades. Work on incident tickets and resolve in a timely manner. Remediate Secunia OS vulnerabilities as required by regular security audits. Perform quarterly patching of RedHat to ensure systems are compliant and pass strict PCI security requirements as dictated by regular audits from security team. Interface with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization. Rotating on-call Unix/Linux support in a 24X7 environment. Documentation of work. Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs. Research and development of new technology as required by business initiatives and management vision. Required Personal Skills The ability to work completely independently or with a team. Very detail-oriented in planning, implementing, documenting, and following up. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Team player attitude with experience working in a collaborative environment. The ability to multi-task and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities. Education Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent #J-18808-Ljbffr MethodHub