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# Unix/Linux Patch Engineer

- **Company:** Techno Talent Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, Unix, System Configuration, Linux, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Patch Management
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f5637636-4ad0-4a00-85be-857c9d31f87d

## About the Role

* Linux
 * Red Hat Satellite Server
 * IBM AIX
 * BigFix
 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Patching, Hands-on experience configuring and implementing BigFix for Red Hat patching Critical
Demonstrated ability to implement BigFix for Red Hat from scratch High
In-depth knowledge of Red Hat server patching using BigFix High
Experience expanding the BigFix platform from Windows to Unix/Linux environments Medium
Ability to implement, test, and roll out BigFix for Red Hat High
Understanding of operational nuances in BigFix Red Hat implementation Medium
Strong engineering mindset and problem-solving skills High
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Medium, * Linux Administration

 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
 * Red Hat Satellite Server
 * IBM AIX
 * BigFix Patch Management
 * Unix/Linux Patching
 * Patch Deployment and Validation
 * Troubleshooting and Production Support

## Description

Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview at an FCB location in one of the following states:
North Carolina, California, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, or Wisconsin., We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Unix/Linux Patch Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in implementing and managing BigFix-based patching solutions for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX environments.
The ideal candidate must have experience configuring and implementing BigFix from scratch, particularly for Red Hat server patching. This role requires strong Unix/Linux administration skills, patch management expertise, troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure and engineering teams., * Configure and implement BigFix solutions for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) patching.

 * Build and implement BigFix environments from scratch.
 * Manage and perform enterprise-level Linux and Unix patching activities.
 * Implement, test, validate, and roll out BigFix patching solutions for Red Hat servers.
 * Support the expansion of the BigFix platform from Windows environments to Unix/Linux environments.
 * Perform patch deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and remediation activities.
 * Understand and address operational challenges associated with BigFix implementation in Red Hat environments.
 * Work with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure successful patch deployment.
 * Provide technical expertise and recommendations for improving patch management processes.
 * Support IBM AIX patching and Unix infrastructure as required.


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