Unix Linux System Administrator

Position Title
- Sr. Linux Engineer

Duration:
12+ months (
contract
)

Location:
Boca Raton, FL 33434, OR Ocoee, FL 34761.

Client Job ID:-
PR -R

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:

• RHEL Linux 8/9 administration/patch management.

• Linux Server builds and custom configurations.

• Performance tuning of Oracle database servers.

• Server Security vulnerability management.

• SolarWinds monitoring.

• Ansible playbook development.

• Ansible Automation Platform management and upgrades.

• Satellite 6 management and upgrades.

• VMware operational knowledge.

• Good knowledge of automation.

• Good server migrations skills.

• 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.

• Veritas NetBackup management basics.

• Understanding of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk and HP ALM.

Unix/Linux Systems Engineer 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 multitask 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 work experience.