IT Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced UNIX / VAX/VMS Server Administrator to manage, maintain, and modernize our mission critical systems. The ideal candidate has deep expertise with legacy VAX/VMS environments as well as contemporary UNIX platforms, and is comfortable supporting production workloads, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding long term infrastructure strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
* Administer, monitor, and optimize VAX/VMS systems, including system configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
* Manage UNIX servers (e.g., Solaris, AIX, HP UX, or Linux variants) across development, test, and production environments.
* Perform system backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity validation.
* Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and network related issues in mixed environment infrastructures.
* Maintain system security, user access controls, and audit compliance.
* Support legacy application environments running on VAX/VMS and assist with modernization or migration initiatives.
* Document system configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
* Collaborate with application teams, network engineers, and security teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience migrating legacy VAX/VMS workloads to modern platforms.
* Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.).
* Background in regulated or high availability industries.
* 5+ years of experience administering VAX/VMS systems (OpenVMS experience strongly preferred).
* 5+ years of experience with UNIX administration (Solaris, AIX, HP UX, or Linux).
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, storage systems, and system level security.
* Experience with backup tools, clustering technologies, and high availability environments.
* Ability to script in DCL, Shell, or Perl/Python.
* Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.

EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Estimated Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

Experience Level: 0-5 Years

Requisition ID: 2041