Unix Administrator - Onsite

Unix Administrator

: Boston, MA

: 100% Onsite at Client Location

: 8 10 Years

We are looking for an experienced to provide day-to-day administration and production support for Unix/Linux servers at a client location in Boston.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in server administration, troubleshooting, system maintenance, monitoring, and supporting highly available production environments.

* Strong Unix/Linux administration experience

* RHEL, Oracle Linux, Solaris, or AIX

* Shell scripting using Bash or Korn Shell

* File system management, user administration, permissions, and access control

* Server monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity management

* OS installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

* Incident, problem, and change management

* Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting

* Experience with monitoring and ticketing tools

* Basic knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments is an advantage

* Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

* Administer and support Unix/Linux servers across production and non-production environments

* Monitor server health, performance, availability, and system capacity

* Perform user administration, file system management, and access control

* Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Unix/Linux operating systems

* Troubleshoot system, application, and performance-related issues

* Perform routine maintenance and backup verification

* Support incident, problem, and change management activities

* Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures

* Coordinate with client and internal support teams to resolve technical issues

* Participate in on-call support as required

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

* Unix/Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or Oracle Linux are a plus