Linux System Administrator

Overview

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The purpose of this job is to fulfill the Unix/Linux Engineer position.

This is a hands-on Linux/Solaris position where the individual will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of Unix/Linux solutions. In addition, this engineer will be primarily responsible for vulnerability remediation and providing 2nd and 3rd level support for all Server issues or outages. Ensures the smooth operation of the infrastructure to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Maintains close vendor relationships to support current technology solutions and provide roadmap strategies for all Unix systems.

The candidate also must be flexible to work in 24*7 environments.

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability remediation
• Install & Configure Linux/Solaris System
• Develop & maintain configuration management solutions.
• Perform System Maintenance including patching scheduling & tracking the same; monitor system performance; maintain system security; create system backups.
• Asset Inventory maintaining; should be aware of Tenable Scan remediation.
• Provide Architecture Design, Develop and Implementation for all Linux/Unix (including monitoring & reporting tools) and maintaining the same.
• Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools and products.
• Perform other Linux/Unix tasks as assigned.
• Track and manage licenses status for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of all devices.
• Working knowledge of SimpliVity
• Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) or service request as per the agreed SLA.
• Follow the required policies and procedures for the incident, problem, and change management.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Graduate or postgraduate in any stream with course in Computers or IT stream
• Minimum of three plus (3+) years of relevant experience in Linux & Solaris Experience.
• Added advantage if experience in Storage.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and Troubleshooting

Required Skills

• Hands-on Experience with Linux/Solaris Servers & Linux Servers in virtualized Environments
• Familiar with HPE & Oracle (SPARC) Hardware (Servers)
• Familiar with fundamentals of Linux/Solaris Scripts
• ITIL knowledge about incidents, change & requests.
• Proficient with network tools like iptables, LINUX IPVS, Solaris IPMP
• Knowledge of Virtualization like HP SimpliVity
• Red Hat Satellite Knowledge for patching & other tasks
• Knowledge about Centrify to add the users & other tasks; should be aware about CyberArk Tool; HP OBM Knowledge to monitor the servers; RSA SOC tool knowledge.
• Knowledge for SAN Storage, SAN Switches & NAS Storage would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with METIS which is a tool to track requests & changes & CMDB (inventory).
• Should be involved in P1/P2 critical incidents and mentoring the team.

Preferred/Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Physical and Virtual servers
• Prior financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of server & storage infrastructure and how they are used to maintain a strong security posture.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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