Night Shift L2 NOC Linux/Unix Systems Administrator

Unisys • USA Remote, PA

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About The Position

The L2 NOC Linux/Unix Systems Administrator administers Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers, including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance. The role diagnoses and resolves complex operating-system, service, and connectivity issues; monitors systems, services, and performance; and initiates proactive remediation.

The administrator installs, removes, and upgrades packages using native package managers, owns Level 2 Linux/Unix tickets through resolution—including root cause analysis—and provides system evaluation reports and operational recommendations. The role also maintains system records, licensing compliance, and configuration data for Linux/Unix assets, and creates runbooks and how-to guides while training Level 1 analysts on Linux/Unix procedures.

This position supports 24×7 operations and rotating shifts. The stated shift is 6 p.m.–6 a.m. EST. U.S. citizenship and U.S. residency are required. The role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology, and applicants should be eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration.
• Ability to support 24×7 operations and rotating shifts.
• U.S. citizenship and U.S. residency required.
• Should be eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations for access to export-controlled commodities and technology.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers, including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Linux/Unix operating system, service, and connectivity issues.
• Monitor Linux/Unix systems, services, and performance daily and initiate proactive remediation.
• Install, remove, and upgrade Linux/Unix packages using native package managers such as yum, apt, and rpm.
• Own Level 2 Linux/Unix-related tickets through resolution, including root cause analysis.
• Provide system evaluation reports and contribute operational recommendations for Linux/Unix environments.
• Update system records, ensure licensing compliance, and maintain accurate configuration data for Linux/Unix assets.
• Create runbooks and how-to guides and train Level 1 analysts on Linux/Unix procedures.
• Support 24×7 operations and rotating shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level