Senior Linux & UNIX Systems Engineer

centroid; Macon Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

centroid seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to manage Linux/Unix and Windows server environments, collaborating with networking, DB, and development teams. Responsibilities include installation, patching, integration, and ongoing maintenance across diverse platforms including Oracle engineered systems and NAS storage.

Travel up to 25% may be required; role supports virtualization (VMware, KVM) and various Oracle technologies. Strong scripting and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of UNIX/Linux system administration and support.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud, Azure, AWS).
• Experience with virtualization technologies ( Oracle VM, VMware, Solaris LDOMs/ Zones).
• Experience with Oracle engineered systems (ODA, Exalytics, ZFS Appliance).
• Proficiency in shell scripting or languages (Python/Perl).

Responsibilities

• Perform UNIX/Linux system installation, configuration, and administration.
• Diagnose complex system, network, and application issues in collaboration with IT teams.
• Apply OS patches and manage patching across environments.
• Support virtualization technologies and manage related infrastructure.
• Develop scripts and automation to streamline operations.
• Communicate technical information effectively, verbally and in writing.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Cloud platforms

Mail servers

Virtualization

Oracle engineered systems

Shell scripting

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible/AWX

Oracle Linux Automation Manager

Job description

centroid seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to manage Linux/Unix and Windows server environments, collaborating with networking, DB, and development teams. Responsibilities include installation, patching, integration, and ongoing maintenance across diverse platforms including Oracle engineered systems and NAS storage.

Travel up to 25% may be required; role supports virtualization (VMware, KVM) and various Oracle technologies. Strong scripting and communication skills are essential for success.