Systems Administrator Unix/Linux

Job Description

Job Description

???? Employment Type: Contract
???? Contract Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension
???? Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise-level Unix/Linux server and storage infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Oracle Linux administration, system performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and high-availability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, secure, maintain, and support Unix/Linux servers and storage infrastructure.

• Monitor system performance, analyze resource utilization, and implement performance-tuning measures.

• Plan and implement regular server patching, security updates, and system maintenance.

• Support operating system security policies, intrusion detection, and vulnerability mitigation.

• Maintain disaster recovery configurations, conduct recovery testing, and document recovery procedures.

• Perform file system backups and recovery testing using Symantec NetBackup and VEEAM.

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability server environments running on Oracle Exadata.

• Collaborate with database administrators and application teams to support system configuration and integration.

• Configure and monitor scheduled batch jobs, system alerts, and infrastructure availability.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and application-related issues.

• Follow established change management procedures and incident reporting protocols.

• Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical issues and escalate critical incidents when necessary.

• Respond to service desk requests, maintain technical documentation, and support knowledge transfer.

• Maintain Unix/Linux hardware and software inventory.

• Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably 6–8 years of experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator in a large-scale Unix/Linux environment.

• Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix operating systems.

• Working knowledge of LDOMs, ZFS file systems, and Zones/Containers in on-premises and cloud environments.

• Experience with shell scripting and automation.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SFTP, NIS, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SSH, and Sendmail.

• Experience supporting Oracle Applications Server, WebLogic, and Oracle RDBMS on Linux/Unix platforms.

• Knowledge of Oracle Storage Area Network (SAN), Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS).

• Experience with Symantec NetBackup and VEEAM for backup and recovery operations.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Interested in This Opportunity?

???? Please apply with your updated resume and highlight your relevant Unix/Linux administration experience, Oracle technologies, and backup and recovery expertise.

If this role matches your experience, we would love to hear from you!