Unix Administrator

Linux/Unix Systems Administrator

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Position Summary

The ideal UNIX administrator candidate will be able to do the following:

• The UNIX administrator is responsible for all levels of administration across a large-scale complex of Linux systems.
• Candidate must be accomplished in all areas of analysis, design, installation, implementation, configuration, tuning, operation, and security of mid-to-large-tier Redhat/Oracle Linux systems.
• Performs high level analysis of RHEL/Oracle Linux systems and applications software requirements, processes, and characteristics for the purpose of assuring efficient and effective software design and operation.
• Interacts with teams responsible for the development of Linux based operating system applications.
• Evaluates new system and application requirements regarding impact to the RHEL/Oracle Linux operating system environment.
• Perform installation of Linux and/or client server operating system software and hardware including OS supporting tools and interface support.
• Performs problem determination, on Redhat/Oracle Linux based systems and performs resolution.
• Maintains patches, intrusion detection, and hardening processes in conjunction with policies and guidelines.
• Work with Security team on vulnerability detection, protection, and correction.
• Evaluates specifications and features of new products, performing product comparisons, feasibility and cost benefit analysis, and performance and compatibility testing. Review customer business requirements and make technical recommendations regarding software/hardware to meet business needs.
• Controls consistency and integrity monitoring and health checks of the operating system structure.
• Maintains disaster recovery configurations for Linux systems, performs annual disaster recovery test for these platforms and maintains disaster recovery documentation and procedures in support of these systems.
• Maintains security configuration management software, hardware system/component controls and documentation/procedures in accordance with the organization.
• Performs performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of the operating system.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of Unix Administration experience, preferably with Redhat. Working knowledge of VMware for Redhat vmguest build, clone, snapshot, and general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of KVM and Redhat virtualization build and configuration
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure to deploy, patch, maintain new Linux virtual machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shell scripting would be preferable
• Working knowledge of Redhat Satellite desirable

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