UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator

ASSYST is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator with 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting large-scale Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) environments. The role focuses on operational support, system maintenance, automation, security compliance and performance optimization across approximately 300 Linux servers in a 24x7 enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain and support enterprise Linux systems (RHEL 8/9)
• Perform Linux server builds, custom configurations and OS patching
• Execute quarterly Red Hat patching to meet PCI and security compliance requirements
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and resolve incidents in a timely manner
• Remediate OS security vulnerabilities identified through regular audits
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible playbooks
• Manage and upgrade Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite 6
• Provide performance tuning support for Oracle database servers
• Support server migrations and infrastructure changes
• Monitor Linux environments using SolarWinds
• Participate in rotating 24x7 on-call Unix/Linux support
• Maintain technical documentation and interface with IT and business stakeholders

Required Skills:

• RHEL Linux 8/9 administration and patch management
• Linux server builds and custom configurations
• Ansible automation and playbook development
• Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite 6 management
• Server security and vulnerability remediation
• Oracle database server performance tuning
• SolarWinds monitoring
• VMware operational knowledge
• Server migration experience
• Advanced Linux troubleshooting skills
• Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge in firewalled environments

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.