Unix / Linux Basics and Commands Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Unix/Linux Administrator to lead a dynamic team in managing complex server environments. This role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Unix systems while ensuring compliance with security and audit controls. You will be responsible for mentoring a team of engineers, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating critical issue resolutions. If you are passionate about Unix technologies and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a leading IT services firm.

Qualifications

• L3 expertise in Unix/Linux systems design, build, and implementation.
• Strong team management skills with a focus on training and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Unix/Linux servers and improve system designs and automation.
• Manage a team of engineers, ensuring compliance and performance.

Skills

Unix Administration

Linux Expertise

Solaris Knowledge

Team Management

Performance Reviews

Vendor Management

Disaster Recovery

Tools

ITSM

Ansible

MonIT

Job description

Unix / Linux Basics and Commands Administrator

Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role:

1. Overseeing a complicated environment of standalone and virtual Unix and Linux servers including design, build and implementation of systems in accordance to requirements and standards. Improve upon existing system designs and automate processes.
2. Having sound knowledge (L3 expertise) on OS: Linux & Solaris; Cluster: VCS & RHEL Cluster and Drive P1 calls till closure and support 24/7 operations.
3. Oversee a team of 20 engineers and administrators providing performance reviews.
4. Build, manage, and develop a team of Unix administrators and engineers including hiring, mentoring, and performance appraisals.
5. Ensure team is properly trained and current on Unix product trends and innovations.
6. Provide vendor management for all Unix related vendors.
7. Oversee creation and maintenance of Unix related roadmaps for hardware and software and strategic direction.
8. Oversee Unix team responsibilities for SOX controls and audits and ensure Unix team compliance and enforcement of security, audit controls and Unix standards.
9. Ensure Unix team has proper tools like ITSM/Ansible/MonIT for its administration, monitoring and reporting tasks and that they are being used for providing key metrics and capacity planning.
10. Coordinating critical issue resolution as required. Assist with providing Unix related technologies for disaster recovery and high availability and ensure they are properly used and tested according to business requirements.
11. Off-hours work (evening, weekend) as required by change control procedures and priorities. Travel to Major DC site as requested.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting