Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours per week)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise-level Unix/Linux server and storage infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Oracle Linux administration, system performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and high-availability environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, secure, maintain, and support Unix/Linux servers and storage infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, analyze resource utilization, and implement performance-tuning measures.
- Plan and implement regular server patching, security updates, and system maintenance.
- Support operating system security policies, intrusion detection, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Maintain disaster recovery configurations, conduct recovery testing, and document recovery procedures.
- Perform file system backups and recovery testing using Symantec NetBackup and VEEAM.
- Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability server environments running on Oracle Exadata.
- Collaborate with database administrators and application teams to support system configuration and integration.
- Configure and monitor scheduled batch jobs, system alerts, and infrastructure availability.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and application-related issues.
- Follow established change management procedures and incident reporting protocols.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical issues and escalate critical incidents when necessary.
- Respond to service desk requests, maintain technical documentation, and support knowledge transfer.
- Maintain Unix/Linux hardware and software inventory.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Preferably 6–8 years of experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator in a large-scale Unix/Linux environment.
- Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Working knowledge of LDOMs, ZFS file systems, and Zones/Containers in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Experience with shell scripting and automation.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SFTP, HTTP, NIS, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SSH, and Sendmail.
- Experience supporting Oracle Applications Server, WebLogic, and Oracle RDBMS on Linux/Unix platforms.
- Knowledge of Oracle Storage Area Network (SAN), Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS).
- Experience with Symantec NetBackup and VEEAM for backup and recovery operations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Interested in This Opportunity?
Please apply with your updated resume and highlight your relevant Unix/Linux administration experience, Oracle technologies, and backup and recovery expertise.
If this role matches your experience, we would love to hear from you!