Unix Administrator

Job Description: Unix Administrator- L3

Work Location: Alpharetta, GA (Work from office 2-3 days a week)

FTE- 65K-75K

2 Open Positions

Key responsibilities:

System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems on servers and devices.
• Monitor system performance, ensure the reliability and availability of systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning strategies.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
• Monitor server performance

Security Management:

• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect OT systems from cyber threats.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage user access controls and permissions.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide technical support for Linux systems, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Respond to incidents and outages, working to resolve them promptly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with vendors and external support teams as needed.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks and system maintenance.
• Utilize configuration management tools to streamline system deployments and updates.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Generate regular reports on system performance, security, and compliance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with team members and cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration, operation of systems and resolution of incidents.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide updates on system status.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s Degree with minimum 7-8 years of hands-on experience and general knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience

Qualifications

• Ability to understand application scaling issues related to problem resolution, algorithm choice.
• Familiar in multi-factor authentication platforms and solutions, and Identity Management such as OpenID, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Security implementations using multi-factor authentication, PKI, or Kerberos and Unix

OS hardening to meet standards.

• Experience with supporting Apache Web Server
• Experience with Red Hat Identity Manager
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach to project delivery.
• Ability to adjust quickly, adapt to changing priorities and take initiative and own the task.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and with strong organization skills.