HP-UX System Admin

Sonata Software

United States

Remote

USD 69,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a remote HP-UX System Admin to handle server maintenance and optimization. The role involves performance tuning, patching, and ensuring high availability. Ideal candidates will possess strong hands-on expertise in HP-UX administration and relevant communication skills. This position is full-time and offers an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

The HP-UX Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing HP-UX servers.
Strong hands-on expertise in HP-UX system administration is required.
Experience with backup and recovery administration is essential.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain HP-UX servers and related hardware/software.
Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity.
Implement security hardening and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Strong hands-on expertise in HP-UX system administration

Experience with HP-UX server installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

Knowledge of LVM (Logical Volume Manager) and storage administration

Proficiency in Unix shell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks

Experience in performance monitoring and system tuning

Backup and recovery administration (e.g., HP Data Protector, Ignite-UX)

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and documentation skills

Job description

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In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers.

As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.

Job Title: HP-UX System Admin

Location – Remote in US

Duration – Permanent Employment

Job Description:

The HP-UX Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing HP-UX servers and related infrastructure. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance tuning, patching, backup/recovery, and supporting business-critical applications running on HP-UX.

Must Have Skills:

• Strong hands-on expertise in HP-UX system administration

• Experience with HP-UX server installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

• Knowledge of LVM (Logical Volume Manager) and storage administration

• Proficiency in Unix shell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks

• Experience in performance monitoring and system tuning

• Backup and recovery administration (e.g., HP Data Protector, Ignite-UX)

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to have skills:

• Exposure to Linux/Unix variants (Red Hat, AIX, Solaris)

• Experience with cluster management (Serviceguard)

• Knowledge of virtualization (HP Integrity Virtual Machines, vPars)

• Familiarity with databases (Oracle, Sybase, etc.) hosted on HP-UX

• ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Job Descriptions:

• Install, configure, and maintain HP-UX servers and related hardware/software

• Apply system patches, security updates, and firmware upgrades

• Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity

• Tune systems for optimal application performance

• Manage file systems, disk partitions, and volume groups (LVM)

• Implement and monitor backup/recovery procedures

• Implement security hardening and ensure compliance with standards (HIPAA, ISO, etc.)

• Manage user accounts, roles, and access privileges

• Provide L2/L3 support for application and infrastructure issues

• Participate in on-call rotations and incident management

• Work with application teams, DBAs, and network admins for issue resolution

• Document system configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guide

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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