Linux Patch Engineer — 24x7 Production/Dev/QA

INT Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company is seeking a skilled technician with over 5 years of experience in patching various Linux platforms including Redhat and Oracle. The role involves applying OS patches, configuring services, and writing shell scripts. Candidates should be proficient with DNS, FTP, and NFS, and familiar with ticketing tools like BMC Remedy. Availability for 24X7 support during weekends is necessary, along with expertise in documentation on internal platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patching Linux platforms like Redhat.
• Proficiency in writing shell scripts and debugging errors.
• Expert with DNS, FTP, NFS, remote access, and security.

Responsibilities

• Apply OS patches and upgrades regularly.
• Perform patching with kickstart using automation scripts.
• Configure and add new services as necessary.
• Ensure availability for production, dev, and QA server patching 24X7.

Skills

Patching multiple Linux platforms

Writing shell scripts

VMware

DNS

FTP

NFS

Documentation

Tools

BMC Remedy

Redhat Satellite server

Spacewalk server

Job description

A tech solutions company is seeking a skilled technician with over 5 years of experience in patching various Linux platforms including Redhat and Oracle. The role involves applying OS patches, configuring services, and writing shell scripts. Candidates should be proficient with DNS, FTP, and NFS, and familiar with ticketing tools like BMC Remedy. Availability for 24X7 support during weekends is necessary, along with expertise in documentation on internal platforms.