Tech Consultant - Infrastructure Patch & Unix Engineer

NTT DATA Services • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

NTT DATA is seeking a Unix Engineer to support enterprise-scale Unix/Linux environments. The role is responsible for designing, testing, validating, and deploying operating system patches and platform enhancements while maintaining compliance, security, and operational stability across a complex infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate has strong Unix administration experience and exposure to automation and patch management technologies.

The position supports patch engineering across Unix/Linux server environments, including maintaining patch catalogs and deployment processes, integrating patch management tools, and validating patch releases for production readiness. The engineer also troubleshoots deployment issues and collaborates with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to maintain platform health and meet security, audit, and regulatory requirements.

The role is based in Jacksonville, Florida. The posting notes that remote or hybrid arrangements may be available for some positions but are subject to change based on client requirements; office attendance may be required for employees near an NTT DATA office or client site.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Unix/Linux administration or engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems, system maintenance, and patch management.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as Shell, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience with patch deployment, testing, validation, and release processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with security compliance standards and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, AIX, or other Unix variants.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and certify operating system patching solutions and platform enhancements.
• Develop and maintain patch catalogs, deployment processes, and patch governance standards.
• Support OS patch engineering activities across Unix/Linux server environments.
• Integrate and enhance patch management tools and automation capabilities.
• Validate, test, and release patches to ensure production readiness and compliance with organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot patch deployment issues and coordinate remediation activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to maintain platform health and stability.
• Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory requirements through timely patch execution.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed