UNIX-Linux System Admin

Xinnovit; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting leader is seeking a technical support candidate proficient in Linux/RedHat to provide 24 x 7 infrastructure support. This role involves server management, hardware configurations, and troubleshooting across multiple operating systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux RedHat and UNIX platforms.
• Hands-on experience with hardware configurations and device support.
• Ability to automate processes through scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24 x 7 project support for client infrastructure.
• Maintain servers according to agreed security settings.
• Resolve complex issues and support critical situations.

Skills

Linux RedHat

UNIX

Hardware configurations

Clustering skills

Network management

Scripting ability

Tools

VMWare

KVM

Job description

Xinnovit is a global leader in technology consulting, outsourcing, and workforce management solutions.

Our mission is to enable our clients to become more agile and competitive with the help of innovative technologies. We empower our clients to respond faster and more intuitively to changing market dynamics.

The business environment is complex, often under significant constraints and pressures from various sources. We have the knowledge, experience, and capabilities to provide our clients the tools they require to achieve better, faster, and effective transformation that makes them the leaders in their industry.

• To use our expertise to the benefit of our clients and partners through open communication and collaboration.

• To ensure sustainable and profitable long-term growth.
• To provide a return on investment to shareholders.

• To promote employee development.

Job Description

The candidate will provide 24 x 7 project support for the client, supporting infrastructure by performing administrative functions of Linux/RedHat (hardware and software), including vendor-supported tools, IBM standard tools, and maintaining servers according to security settings agreed upon with the customer. The individual must possess in-depth knowledge of multiple OEM hardware and OS versions, be able to resolve complex issues, and have experience in data center relocations. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required, along with the ability to work independently and in a team, respond/support critical situations (Crit Sit), and adapt quickly to processes and procedures.

Skills Required:

• High hands-on experience with Linux RedHat OS.
• Primary UNIX skills on Linux/RedHat/Solaris/AIX platforms; preference for candidates with skills across multiple OS platforms.
• Hands-on experience with hardware configurations and device support, including knowledge of EOL hardware and HCM.
• Experience with kickstart server or local repository configuration and installation for server mass rollout.
• Good routine Linux/RedHat/Solaris/AIX system administration experience.
• Clustering skills with RedHat/Veritas Clustering.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as OVM, XEN, KVM, or VMWare is preferred.
• Knowledge of security analysis, FDA requirements is a plus.
• Experience with volume/storage/file system management: LVM, ext3, HBA config, SAN, RAID, multi-pathing.
• Network management skills: NIC config, link aggregation, routing, VLAN.
• Knowledge of Solaris, AIX, or HPUX; multi-platform skills preferred.
• Scripting ability to automate processes.
• Experience with patching and package management to keep servers up-to-date.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.