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We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Linux/Unix systems administrator for a Full-Time position., * 5 years of Unix Administration experience, preferably with Redhat.Working knowledge of VMware for Redhat vmguest build, clone, snapshot, and general maintenance. * Working knowledge of KVM and Redhat virtualization build and configuration * Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure to deploy, patch, maintain new Linux virtual machines. Preferred Qualifications: * Shell scripting would be preferable * Working knowledge of Redhat Satellite desirable ## Description The ideal UNIX administrator candidate will be able to do the following: * The UNIX administrator is responsible for all levels of administration across a large-scale complex of Linux systems. * Candidate must be accomplished in all areas of analysis, design, installation, implementation, configuration, tuning, operation, and security of mid-to-large-tier Redhat/Oracle Linux systems. * Performs high level analysis of RHEL/Oracle Linux systems and applications software requirements, processes, and characteristics for the purpose of assuring efficient and effective software design and operation. * Interacts with teams responsible for the development of Linux based operating system applications. * Evaluates new system and application requirements regarding impact to the RHEL/Oracle Linux operating system environment. * Perform installation of Linux and/or client server operating system software and hardware including OS supporting tools and interface support. * Performs problem determination, on Redhat/Oracle Linux based systems and performs resolution * Maintains patches, intrusion detection, and hardening processes in conjunction with policies and guidelines. * Work with Security team on vulnerability detection, protection, and correction * Evaluates specifications and features of new products, performing product comparisons, feasibility and cost benefit analysis, and performance and compatibility testing. Review customer business requirements and make technical recommendations regarding software/hardware to meet business needs. * Controls consistency and integrity monitoring and health checks of the operating system structure. * Maintains disaster recovery configurations for Linux systems, performs annual disaster recovery test for these platforms and maintains disaster recovery documentation and procedures in support of these systems. * Maintains security configuration management software, hardware system/component controls and documentation/procedures in accordance with the organization. * Performs performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of the operating system. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)