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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - Unix/Linux - **Company:** Compu-Vision Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Yonkers, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Component-Based Software Engineering, Oracle WebLogic Server, Communications Protocols, Databases, System Configuration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Oracle Exadata, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Oracle VM Server for SPARC, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, NetBackup, Network Service, Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS2), Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Sendmail, Server Virtualization, Shell Script, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Solaris (Operating System), TCP/IP, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, Data Storage Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, ZFS File System, Veeam, Operating System Security - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us15a324e8fca40ed117a2e099b241572d ## About the Role * 6-8+ years of experience as a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator, preferably supporting large-scale enterprise environments. * Strong experience administering Oracle Linux and enterprise Unix/Linux environments. * Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting: * Linux/Unix operating systems * Oracle LDOMs * Solaris/Linux Zones and Containers * ZFS filesystems * On-premises and cloud-based infrastructure * Strong Shell scripting experience. * Experience supporting and troubleshooting networking services and protocols within Unix/Linux environments, including: * TCP/IP * SMTP * SNMP * SSL/TLS * SFTP * HTTP * NIS * DNS * NFS * LDAP * SSH * Sendmail * Experience configuring and managing Oracle virtualization technologies, including LDOMs and Zones/Containers. * Experience supporting Oracle Application Server, WebLogic, and Oracle RDBMS on Unix/Linux platforms. * Experience configuring and managing Oracle SAN, ASM (Automatic Storage Management), and OCFS (Oracle Cluster File System). * Experience with Symantec NetBackup and Veeam for filesystem backup, restoration, and disaster recovery. * Strong knowledge of methodologies, tools, and techniques for identifying and resolving hardware, software, operating system, and application issues. Preferred Skills * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. * Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills. * Ability to multitask effectively in a high-paced and high-pressure environment. * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a technical team. * Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at different organizational levels. * Strong team-player mentality with a service-oriented and customer-focused approach. * Ability to document technical solutions, procedures, and operational processes effectively. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator - Unix/Linux to manage, maintain, and support enterprise-level Unix/Linux physical and virtual server environments and storage infrastructure. The Systems Administrator will work closely with Oracle DBAs, WebLogic administrators, network/security teams, application teams, and other IT personnel to ensure the stability, security, performance, and availability of critical systems. Responsibilities * Plan, design, install, configure, secure, maintain, and support Linux/Unix infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers and storage. * Analyze resource utilization, monitor system performance, and tune operating systems and associated components. * Develop, validate, and implement server patching strategies, including regular security updates and maintenance. * Assist network and security teams with operating system security monitoring, security policy implementation, and intrusion detection. * Ensure all infrastructure changes comply with established Change Management policies and procedures. * Maintain disaster recovery configurations for Unix/Linux systems. * Perform periodic disaster recovery testing and maintain associated documentation and procedures. * Perform filesystem backups and test recovery procedures using Symantec NetBackup. * Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability server environments running on Oracle Exadata. * Provide technical assistance to database administrators, application teams, and system administrators for configuration and integration of database and application components. * Evaluate new systems and application requirements for operating system compatibility, capacity, and performance. * Configure and monitor scheduled batch jobs. * Configure and monitor system alerts to support high availability and system reliability. * Work with Oracle and other technology vendors to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. * Follow established communication protocols during system failures and outages and prepare incident reports. * Escalate major hardware and software issues to senior IT staff when required. * Respond to Service Desk tickets, ensuring timely investigation, follow-up, and resolution. * Prepare system configuration, operational, and support documentation. * Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to other team members. * Maintain accurate inventories of Unix/Linux hardware and software assets. * Participate in after-hours and weekend support when required.