Role: Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

Location: Boca Raton, FL-onsite 

Duration: Long term

Note: Only Locals

Rate -Open 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Provide Linux support for approximately 300 servers
• Perform system maintenance, including OS patching and remediation of Secunia OS vulnerabilities following regular security audits
• Conduct quarterly patching of Red Hat systems to meet strict PCI security requirements
• Maintain compliance with the technology roadmap through OS and hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades, and system standardization/automation
• Address incident tickets and resolve them promptly
• Collaborate with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of Linux-based infrastructure
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks and the Ansible Automation Platform
• Manage and upgrade Satellite 6 and VMware
• Participate in rotating on-call Unix/Linux support within a 24x7 environment
• Document work thoroughly and ensure clear communication across teams
• Research and develop new technology solutions to meet business initiatives and management vision

What You'll Need

Required:

• 13+ years of experience in systems administration
• Proficiency in RHEL Linux 8/9 administration and patch management
• Experience with Linux server builds and custom configurations
• Strong performance tuning skills, particularly for Oracle database servers
• Expertise in server security vulnerability management and Solar Winds monitoring
• Solid knowledge of automation and server migrations
• Hands-on experience in Ansible playbook development, Ansible Automation Platform management, Satellite 6 upgrades, and VMware operations
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology, and firewalled environments

Preferred:

• Basics in storage management, database administration, Windows administration, cloud integration, and Veritas NetBackup management
• Knowledge of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk, and HP ALM

Physical Demands 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor