What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unix/ Linux System Administrator position at Apton Inc?
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Job Description
We are looking for a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to join our UNIX Operations team. This position will be on-site, and is a 6-12 month contract role. With employees expected to work onsite 5 days per week.
What You ll Do
Provide Linux support for approximately 300 servers
Perform system maintenance, including OS patching and remediation of Secunia OS vulnerabilities following regular security audits
Conduct quarterly patching of RedHat systems to meet strict PCI security requirements
Maintain compliance with the technology roadmap through OS and hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades, and system standardization/automation
Address incident tickets and resolve them promptly
Collaborate with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization
Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of Linux-based infrastructure
Develop and manage Ansible playbooks and the Ansible Automation Platform
Manage and upgrade Satellite 6 and VMware
Participate in rotating on-call Unix/Linux support within a 24x7 environment
Document work thoroughly and ensure clear communication across teams
Research and develop new technology solutions to meet business initiatives and management vision
What You'll Need
Required:
10 years of experience in systems administration
Proficiency in RHEL Linux 8/9 administration and patch management
Experience with Linux server builds and custom configurations
Strong performance tuning skills, particularly for Oracle database servers
Expertise in server security vulnerability management and SolarWinds monitoring
Solid knowledge of automation and server migrations
Hands-on experience in Ansible playbook development, Ansible Automation Platform management, Satellite 6 upgrades, and VMware operations
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology, and firewalled environments
Preferred:
Basics in storage management, database administration, Windows administration, cloud integration, and Veritas NetBackup management
Knowledge of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk, and HP ALM