Unix/Linux Operations Specialist- Hybrid in Jackson, FL area

NTT DATA, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Unix/Linux Operations Specialist (Patching Engineer) for a hybrid role. You will lead patch management, coordinate with IT teams, ensure compliance, and support automation and governance across Unix infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Unix experience, strong scripting basics, and familiarity with ITIL processes. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and opportunities to impact enterprise security and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Unix infrastructure administration or operations.
• Knowledge of Unix OS, system administration, and support processes.
• Familiarity with patching, deployment procedures, and post-patching validation.
• Understanding of change, incident, and problem management.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end patch management across Unix infrastructure.
• Coordinate patch deployment with multiple teams and change management.
• Execute patching per approved procedures and maintenance windows.
• Perform pre-patching health checks and backup verifications.
• Track compliance and remediation, maintain records and reports.
• Support automation initiatives and integration with patching tools.
• Participate in governance reviews and audit activities.

Skills

Unix

Patching

Automation

Shell scripting

Change management

Documentation

Tools

Patch management tools

Automation platforms

Job description

Unix/Linux Operations Specialist- Hybrid in Jackson, FL area

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Unix/Linux Operations Specialist- Hybrid in Jackson, FL area to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida (US-FL), United States (US).

Unix/Linux Operation Specialist (Patching Engineer) - This is a hybrid position in Jacksonville, Florida.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Unix Patching Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in Unix infrastructure and patch management. The candidate will be responsible for supporting patch deployment, implementation, scheduling, coordination, and governance across infrastructure platforms. The role involves executing patching activities, supporting automation and patch management tool integration, tracking compliance, and ensuring the security, stability, and reliability of enterprise infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end patch management activities, including patch planning, scheduling, deployment, validation, and post-patching verification across Unix infrastructure.
• Coordinate patch deployment activities with infrastructure teams, application owners, security teams, and change management teams.
• Execute patching activities in accordance with approved change management procedures, maintenance windows, and operational guidelines.
• Perform pre-patching health checks, backup verification, dependency assessments, and readiness checks.
• Support patch testing, implementation, rollback planning, and post-patching validation to minimize service disruption.
• Monitor patch deployment progress, troubleshoot failures, and coordinate remediation of patch-related issues.
• Support patch management automation initiatives and integration with enterprise patching tools.
• Track patch compliance, identify systems with outstanding patches, and support vulnerability remediation activities.
• Maintain patch deployment records, implementation evidence, compliance reports, and operational documentation.
• Participate in patch governance reviews, status reporting, risk assessment, and audit-related activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure and operations teams to ensure timely patch completion and adherence to security and compliance requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Unix infrastructure administration or operations.
• Good understanding of Unix operating systems, system administration, and infrastructure support processes.
• Knowledge of operating system patching, patch deployment procedures, and post-patching validation.
• Familiarity with change management, incident management, and problem management processes.
• Understanding of patch compliance, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure security practices.
• Ability to perform system health checks, analyze logs, troubleshoot patch failures, and support service recovery.
• Basic scripting knowledge, preferably Shell scripting, for operational tasks and automation.
• Good coordination, documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a structured enterprise IT environment and support planned maintenance activities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with enterprise patch management tools and automation platforms.
• Exposure to Linux patching, in addition to Unix administration.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based service management processes.
• Experience preparing patch compliance dashboards, deployment reports, and audit evidence.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation programmes.
• Unix infrastructure operations
• OS patch management and deployment
• Change and release management
• Patch compliance and governance
• Vulnerability remediation
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Automation and scripting
• Cross-team coordination and stakeholder communication

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Unix infrastructure professional with a strong operational mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to support secure, compliant, and reliable patching across enterprise infrastructure environments.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $75K-100K/hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here . For Pay Transparency information, please click here .

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