Unix Systems Engineer

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. 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 multi-task and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities.

Skills

Windows, System administrator, Vmware, Windows server, Linux, Linux administration, Red hat, solarwinds, satellite, storage management software, database administrator, windows administration, cloud integration, veritas netbackup, jboss, websphere, splunk, hp alm

Top Skills Details

Windows,System administrator,Vmware,Windows server,Linux,Linux administration,Red hat,solarwinds,satellite,storage management software,database administrator,windows administration,cloud integration,veritas netbackup,jboss,websphere,splunk,hp alm

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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.

Experience Level

Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boca Raton, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boca Raton,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.