UNIX Sys Admin (Sr. Linux Engineer)

Agama Solutions•Boca Raton, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing and maintaining RHEL Linux 8/9 environments, including patch management, server builds, custom configurations, and performance tuning of Oracle database servers. The position also focuses on server security vulnerability management, monitoring with SolarWinds, and developing/managing Ansible automation. Operational knowledge of VMware and strong troubleshooting skills in TCP/IP networking are essential. The engineer will be responsible for system tuning, standardization, automation, OS and hardware upgrades, incident resolution, security remediation, and quarterly patching to meet PCI compliance. This role requires interfacing with clients, providing 24x7 on-call support, and documenting work. The engineer will also install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems, monitor system performance, collaborate with teams on solutions, and research new technologies.

Requirements

RHEL Linux 8/9 administration/patch management.
Linux Server builds and custom configurations.
Performance tuning of Oracle database servers.
Server Security vulnerability management.
SolarWinds monitoring.
Ansible playbook development.
Ansible Automation Platform management and upgrades.
Satellite 6 management and upgrades.
VMware operational knowledge.
Good knowledge of automation.
Good server migrations skills.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology and firewalled environments.
The ability to work completely independently or with a team.
Very detail-oriented in planning, implementing, documenting, and following up.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player attitude with experience working in a collaborative environment.
The ability to multi-task and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Storage management basics.
Database administration basics.
Windows administration basics.
Cloud integration basics.
Veritas NetBackup management basics.
Understanding of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk and HP ALM.

Responsibilities

System tunings to application specific requirements.
Systems standardization and automation.
Keeping the UNIX environment compliant with the technology roadmap, such as OS & hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades.
Work on incident tickets and resolve in a timely manner.
Remediate Secunia OS vulnerabilities as required by regular security audits.
Perform quarterly patching of RedHat to ensure systems are compliant and pass strict PCI security requirements as dictated by regular audits from security team.
Interface with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization.
Rotating on-call Unix/Linux support in a 24X7 environment.
Documentation of work.
Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs.
Research and development of new technology as required by business initiatives and management vision.