Unix Support Engineer

Overview

Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

processes
Analyzes business systems
and related data to determine how solutions can be engineered to provided new or improved business capabilities and/or processes.

Job Details

Job Title: Unix Support Engineer

Location: O'Fallon, MO
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Experience: 7+ Years

Project Scope: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Unix Support Engineer to join our Production Support team. The ideal candidate will have a strong L2 support background, hands-on experience with Unix, SQL, and Oracle DB, and expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS or PCF. This role demands a solid understanding of ITSM processes and excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and ensure system stability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide L2 production support for Unix-based systems and applications
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents related to Unix, SQL, and Oracle DB
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure system reliability
  • Manage and support cloud-based environments (AWS or PCF)
  • Adhere to ITSM processes including Incident, Problem, and Change Management
  • Document support procedures, resolutions, and system configurations
  • Participate in on-call rotation and support weekend deployments as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong L2 Production Support experience
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and Oracle DB
  • Working knowledge of one cloud platform: AWS or PCF (mandatory)
  • Solid understanding of ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
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