Unix Engineer - Infrastructure Patch

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 focuses on designing, testing, validating, and deploying operating system patches and platform enhancements while maintaining compliance, security, and operational stability across a complex infrastructure environment. The position also involves patch management technologies and automation.

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