What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unix System Administrator position at Forbes Technical Consulting?
Title: Linux/Unix Administrator
Location: Itasca, IL (4 days onsite)
Type: 24 month contract
Domestic and International Travel required: 20-25%
US Citizens and GCH encouraged to apply (this opportunity does not offer sponsorship now or in the future)
The Linux/Unix Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Linux and Unix-based systems within the organization's IT infrastructure. This role ensures the stability, security, and optimal performance of all Linux/Unix servers, supporting critical applications and services. The administrator will work with a variety of operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and Ubuntu.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems on physical and virtual servers.
- Support system integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including infrastructure consolidation, data migration, and application alignment across acquired entities.
- Apply system patches, upgrades, and security updates in a timely manner to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as needed.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations and operational procedures.
- Implement and maintain system security measures, including user permissions, access controls, and firewall configurations.
- Monitor system and application logs to detect and respond to potential threats or security breaches.
- Ensure the Linux/Unix infrastructure complies with all relevant security standards and company policies.
- Proactively monitor system performance, availability, and resource utilization to ensure high availability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, networking, and system operations.
- Provide third-level support to end-users and other IT teams to address complex issues.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to improve efficiency.
- Perform regular system backups and develop disaster recovery plans.
Contact:
Ashley Falkenberg - Senior Recruiting Consultant
Forbes Technical Consulting
ajones@forbestc.com