UNIX Administrator

Railroad19, Inc.
United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

IBM AIX Automation of Tests Unix Computer Engineering Linux VMware Servers Red Hat Enterprise Linux Information Technology Vmware

Job description

  • Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide expertise as well as support to meet a wide variety of requirements
  • Quickly provide support to administer large, multi-site UNIX, AIX, Linux, and VMware server environments. Installation, upgrade, and patching of UNIX, Linux, and VMware operating systems and server software.
  • Performance tuning and resource optimization reports.
  • Capacity planning and lifecycle management documentation.
  • Security hardening and compliance documentation (including SOC1, NERC CIP, CIS benchmarks).
  • Technical support logs and incident response records.
  • Detailed system configuration and function documentation.
  • Audit support data and compliance attestations.
  • Procurement and license management reports.
  • Automation scripts and documentation for improved operational efficiency.

Requirements

We’re looking for a versatile, experienced UNIX Administrator to join our team in 2026 and support our client. This is a full-time role with Railroad19. You will provide expert UNIX administration services to support, maintain, and enhance the reliability, security, and performance environment. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support mission-critical operations, advise stakeholders on best practices, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality technical outcomes. This is a full-time, remote position with the opportunity to make a significant impact at scale., * Proven expert experience in UNIX administration services to support, maintain, and enhance reliability, security, and performance

  • Hands-on experience working with Red Hat & Linux, VMware
  • Experience working in a regulated environment and ability to be flexible while adhering to proven processes in compliance and regulatory standards
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Effective communicator and collaborator
  • Focused on consistently delivering sustainable customer value in a highly regulated environment
  • Previous experience working with Veritas InfoScale is required
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline; or equivalent work experience

Benefits & conditions

Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in U.S. 120K-150K Annually Mid level Remote Hiring Remotely in U.S. 120K-150K Annually Mid level Provide expert UNIX/AIX/Linux administration for large multi-site environments, including installation, patching, performance tuning, capacity planning, security hardening (SOC1, NERC CIP, CIS), audit support, Veritas InfoScale administration, automation scripting, and stakeholder collaboration to maintain reliability, compliance, and performance., * We develop software solutions and deliver software development services with a specialized team of developers and architects.

  • Our “A” team culture is built on expertise, dedication, and continuous improvement-qualities that set us apart in the industry.
  • As a remote-first organization headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, and 401K) to help you succeed.

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