Night-Shift Linux/Unix NOC Administrator

Unisys; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers in a 24x7 environment. You will patch, re-image, configure, and monitor systems, while diagnosing complex OS and service issues.

The role requires a BA/BS and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and eligibility for U.S. citizenship. Shift is 6pm–6am EST, and you will participate in knowledge transfer and documentation efforts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in IT.
• Strong Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration.
• Ability to support 24x7 operations and rotating shifts.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.

Responsibilities

• Administrates Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers, including reloading, re-imaging, patching, and configuration.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex Linux/Unix OS, service, and connectivity issues.
• Performs daily monitoring of systems and services; initiates proactive remediation.
• Installs, removes, and upgrades Linux/Unix packages using package managers.
• Owns Level 2 tickets through resolution and root cause analysis.
• Provides system evaluation reports and contributes to operational recommendations.
• Updates system records, licensing compliance, and maintains configuration data.
• Creates runbooks and guides; trains Level 1 analysts.

Skills

Linux/Unix troubleshooting

Server administration

24x7 operations

US Citizenship

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Unisys is seeking a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator to manage development, test, and production servers in a 24x7 environment. You will patch, re-image, configure, and monitor systems, while diagnosing complex OS and service issues.

The role requires a BA/BS and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and eligibility for U.S. citizenship. Shift is 6pm–6am EST, and you will participate in knowledge transfer and documentation efforts.