Unix L3 Specialist

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Unix L3 specialist to support their Critical Infrastructure systems. The role involves providing SRE support, collaboration with engineering teams, and direct client engagement. Candidates must have over 6 years of Unix/Linux Administration in large environments, alongside strong troubleshooting and project management skills. This position requires excellent communication abilities and is pivotal in maintaining operational stability and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Unix/Linux Administration experience in a large, distributed environment.
• Experience in project management and incident/change management.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux (Red-hat) and Solaris.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and technologies like NFS, NIS, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with Unix system monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide SRE support to Critical Infrastructure in a follow-the-sun model.
• Provide rotational on-call support and weekend project work.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for new hardware/software certification.
• Engage with clients to understand business demands and support during outages.

Skills

Unix/Linux Administration

Project Management

Incident Management

Change Management

Shell Programming

Perl/Python Programming

TCP/IP Knowledge

Server Firmware Upgrade Knowledge

Education

RedHat Certification

Tools

Infoblox DDI

Veritas Cluster Server

Ansible

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Veritas Volume Manager

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

This role is for a Unix L3 specialist to the Unix Critinfra Support Team with the following responsibilities:

• Proving SRE Support to the Firm’s Critical Infrastructure (Oxygen Systems) in Follow-The-Sun model
• Provide rotational On-call support, weekend project work
• Proactive health & hygiene tasks to maintain operational stability and compliance for risk & control programs to ensure the production environment is not put at risk.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to test and certify new hardware & software products.
• Engage with clients to understand business demand, needs & support during outage scenarios.
• Onboard new UNIX assets for growth or large programs such as new datacenter build outs.

Skills Required

• 6+ years of Unix/Linux Administration Enterprise Level Experience in large, distributed environment.
• Experience of Project Management, Incident & Change Management and Reporting
• In depth knowledge Linux (Red-hat) with good knowledge in Solaris.
• Detailed knowledge of TCP/IP and associated technologies (NFS, NIS, DNS, DHCP)
• Detailed knowledge of Unix system monitoring and reporting
• Detailed knowledge of Server Firmware upgrade
• Detailed knowledge of NTP/Time Keeper, Time synchronization technologies
• In depth knowledge in vulnerability assessment and server patching.
• Programming level knowledge of Shell, Perl/Python.
• Ability to troubleshoot, resolve complex problems, with a fix it once for everywhere and automation mentality.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to work well in a global-team environment.
• The individual should have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and high-pressure situations for outage handling, management, or resolution

Skills / Certifications Desired

• Knowledge of Infoblox DDI solution
• Certification in RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Knowledge of Veritas Cluster Server or similar high availability product
• Knowledge in ansible, OpenShift, Kubernetes
• Veritas Volume Manager
• Prior experience working in the financial services industry