L2 Linux/Unix NOC Engineer — Night Shift

Unisys; Elm (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers. You will patch, reload, re-image, and maintain configurations while handling complex troubleshooting and proactive monitoring. This role supports 24x7 operations and requires U.S. citizenship or residency.

Responsibilities include incident remediation, runbooks creation, and compliance with licensing. Training Level 1 staff on Linux procedures is also expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination.
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration.
• Ability to support 24×7 operations and rotating shifts.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.
• Shift: 6pm - 6am EST

Responsibilities

• Linux/Unix Systems Administration — Administers Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance.
• Advanced Troubleshooting — Diagnoses and resolves complex Linux/Unix OS, service, and connectivity issues.
• Monitoring & Proactive Response — Performs daily monitoring of Linux/Unix systems, services, and performance; initiates proactive remediation.
• Software Management — Installs, removes, and upgrades Linux/Unix packages using native package managers (yum, apt, rpm, etc.).
• Incident Remediation — Owns Level 2 Linux/Unix-related tickets through resolution, including root cause analysis.
• Operational Reporting — Provides system evaluation reports and contributes to operational recommendations for Linux/Unix environments.
• Documentation & Compliance — Updates system records, ensures licensing compliance, and maintains accurate configuration data for Linux/Unix assets.
• Knowledge Transfer — Creates runbooks and how-to guides; trains Level 1 analysts on Linux/Unix procedures.

Skills

Linux Troubleshooting

Server Administration

6pm–6am Shift

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

YUM / APT / RPM

Job description

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers. You will patch, reload, re-image, and maintain configurations while handling complex troubleshooting and proactive monitoring. This role supports 24x7 operations and requires U.S. citizenship or residency.

Responsibilities include incident remediation, runbooks creation, and compliance with licensing. Training Level 1 staff on Linux procedures is also expected.