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# Unix/Linux System Programmer

- **Company:** DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Concurrent Computing, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Inter-Process Communication, Kerberos (Protocol), Korn Shell, Network Programming, Network Service, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Software Engineering, System Software, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Multithreading, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cf655fdf-1ddd-47fe-883b-aaff4e0466ed

## About the Role

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

 * Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and system internals.
 * Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in system and network programming.
 * Strong experience with Perl scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
 * Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, sockets, and inter-process communication.
 * Knowledge of security concepts, secure coding standards, and defensive programming techniques.
 * Experience with Kerberos authentication and related security frameworks.
 * Familiarity with debugging, performance tuning, and system diagnostics tools.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Unix/Linux System Programmer with strong expertise in C programming, Perl scripting, and Unix/Linux system and network programming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting low-level system applications, network services, and security-focused solutions in a complex enterprise environment., * Develop, maintain, and optimize system-level applications on Unix/Linux platforms using C.

 * Design and implement network programming solutions utilizing sockets, IPC, and other communication protocols.
 * Create and maintain automation scripts and system utilities using Perl.
 * Analyze and troubleshoot operating system, application, and network-related issues.
 * Implement secure coding practices and promote defensive programming methodologies.
 * Support authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Kerberos integration.
 * Monitor system performance and recommend tuning and optimization improvements.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and security.
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
 * Experience with shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
 * Exposure to multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
 * Knowledge of Linux security controls and identity management solutions.
 * Experience in enterprise, banking, or financial services environments.
 * Familiarity with source control tools such as Git.


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