Senior Administrator Unix

Project

DevOps-focused Unix/Linux Systems Administrator role embedded within application development DevOps 'pods' for a major, highly regulated financial enterprise. Position responsible for configuring, delivering, and supporting enterprise Linux server environments, driving infrastructure automation, capacity management, and maintaining high SLA standards.

You will

• Environment & Pod Support: Configure, deploy, and manage Linux server environments across live and non-live environments, collaborating closely with DevOps pods,
• Automation & Scripting: Build automation capabilities and write scripts (Shell, Python, Ansible) to streamline BAU operational tasks and reduce manual tasks,
• Troubleshooting & Incident Management: Perform proactive root cause analysis, incident troubleshooting, and capacity management to prevent downtime,
• Infrastructure Collaboration: Advise on Unix/Linux design best practices, supporting storage (NAS/SAN), networking, hardware (IBM/HP), and virtualization platforms,
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all deployments conform to strict enterprise security standards, risk policies, and change control procedures.

Must have

• Linux Expertise: 6–10 years of hands-on experience in Linux server administration (RHEL preferred), including volume management, multipathing, and kernel parameter tuning,
• Automation & DevOps: Strong scripting skills (Shell / Python / Perl) and hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Ansible / Puppet / Chef),
• Hardware & Storage/Network: Solid background with enterprise hardware (IBM/HP x86), virtualization (VMware), NAS/SAN storage configuration, and core networking (TCP/IP, Firewalls, VIPs),
• Enterprise Environment: Proven track record in large-scale, highly regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services) operating under strict ITIL/compliance frameworks.

Nice to have

• OS & Clustering: Experience with SLES, Solaris, Veritas Volume Manager, or Veritas Cluster Server (VCS),
• Middleware & Databases: Familiarity with WebSphere, Apache/Tomcat, MQ, Oracle RAC, MS SQL, or DB2,
• Certifications: Industry-standard Unix/Linux or Agile certifications.