Sr. Unix System Engineer (Remote)

Jobgether; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days

10 paid holidays per year

Paid family leave program

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life and accident insurance options

Access to professional growth and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Job summary

A premier recruitment service is seeking a Senior Unix System Engineer to support and enhance Unix, Windows, and VMware systems. This role offers the opportunity to manage over 600 servers and ensure system security and performance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in RHEL/CentOS systems and relevant certifications. The position allows for flexible work schedules and is fully remote, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting RHEL/CentOS systems.
• Valid Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• Intermediate skills with Satellite Server and Ansible Tower.

Responsibilities

• Support a team managing 600+ Unix/Linux servers.
• Assist in expanding the Linux presence within AWS.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and after-hours support.

Skills

RHEL/CentOS system support

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA6/7/8)

Vulnerability mitigation

Ansible Tower

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Tools

AWS

Splunk

Satellite Server

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Unix System Engineer - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the support and enhancement of Unix, Windows, and VMware systems that serve various virtual and physical infrastructures. Your expertise will ensure high availability and performance of over 600 servers, contributing directly to the successful operations of our partner. The role is essential in maintaining system security, optimizing processes, and providing technical support. You will have the opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment while working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Support a team managing 600+ Unix/Linux servers
• Assist in expanding the Linux presence within AWS
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and after-hours support
• Develop and debug scripts (shell, perl, python, etc.)
• Install, configure, and patch RHEL on various platforms
• Utilize Splunk for log analysis and review
• Perform daily monitoring and maintenance of servers
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Directly support customers and manage support requests
• Carry out other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting RHEL/CentOS systems
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA6/7/8)
• Intermediate skills with Satellite Server and Ansible Tower
• Experience with Linux hosting in AWS
• Knowledge in vulnerability mitigation and OS hardening
• Ability to create and configure file systems (NFS/CIFS)
• Expertise in logical volume management
• Experience with an enterprise monitoring/ticketing system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid family leave program
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life and accident insurance options
• Access to professional growth and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work culture

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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