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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Unix Engineer - **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Roseville, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Unix, Server Message Block, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Identity and Access Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux Servers, NetApp Applications, Routing, OpenShift, OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Runbook, TCP/IP, VCloud, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Google Cloud, System Availability, Containerization, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bare Metal, Data Management, Block Storage, Vmware - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f4796714-0847-4396-a4cd-070eaec6d77b ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise Linux/Unix infrastructure. * Strong experience deploying, maintaining, and optimizing both physical (bare metal) and virtualized server environments. * Experience building, configuring, and supporting private cloud platforms using OpenStack or similar infrastructure technologies. * Ability to perform platform upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, and environment modernization with minimal downtime. * Experience provisioning and managing enterprise storage services, block storage, and distributed storage platforms. * Strong background administering Linux servers, with working knowledge of Windows Server environments. * Experience monitoring infrastructure health, identifying system bottlenecks, and resolving performance issues before they impact production. * Hands-on experience supporting cloud infrastructure across one or more public cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience with virtualization and container technologies including VMware, KVM, Kubernetes, OpenShift Virtualization, or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). * Strong understanding of infrastructure security best practices including operating system hardening, patch governance, vulnerability remediation, and access controls. * Solid knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, and connectivity troubleshooting. * Experience working with enterprise-grade compute and storage infrastructure, including SAN technologies, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and storage platforms such as NetApp, Dell PowerStore, Pure Storage, or equivalent. * Familiarity with authentication and identity management technologies including Active Directory, LDAP, and centralized authentication services. * Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, AWX, or similar orchestration platforms. * Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash or Shell for automating operational tasks. * Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, operational procedures, and support runbooks. * Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills. * Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Industry certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA), or equivalent. * Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD practices, or DevOps methodologies. * Experience evaluating and implementing intelligent automation solutions that streamline operational processes, reduce repetitive administrative work, and improve infrastructure efficiency through modern AI-driven technologies. * Familiarity with observability, infrastructure monitoring, and operational analytics platforms. ## Description * Administer and optimize enterprise Linux/Unix infrastructure across hybrid environments. * Support private and public cloud infrastructure while maintaining high availability and operational resilience. * Build and improve automated deployment, configuration, and operational workflows. * Perform infrastructure upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management activities. * Monitor system health, investigate incidents, and proactively improve platform stability. * Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to deliver reliable enterprise solutions. * Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Identify opportunities to modernize operational workflows through automation, intelligent tooling, and emerging infrastructure technologies. ## Related Videos - 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