Night-Shift L2 NOC Linux/Unix SysAdmin

Unisys Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers, including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance. The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, software management with native package managers (yum, apt, rpm), incident remediation, and documenting runbooks for Level 1 analysts.

Strong problem solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 2-4 years of relevant Linux/Unix experience.
• Strong Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration skills.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations with rotating shifts.
• U.S. Citizenship and residency required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux/Unix troubleshooting

Server administration

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

yum

apt

rpm

Job description

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers, including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance. The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, software management with native package managers (yum, apt, rpm), incident remediation, and documenting runbooks for Level 1 analysts.

Strong problem solving and communication are essential.