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Systems Administrator Unix/Linux
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
NYC IT Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator, Disaster Recovery IT
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Employment Type:
Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours per week)
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator (Unix/Linux) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise-level Unix/Linux server and storage infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Oracle Linux administration, system performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and high-availability environments.
Key Responsibilities- Install, configure, secure, maintain, and support Unix/Linux servers and storage infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, analyze resource utilization, and implement performance-tuning measures.
- Plan and implement regular server patching, security updates, and system maintenance.
- Support operating system security policies, intrusion detection, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Maintain disaster recovery configurations, conduct recovery testing, and document recovery procedures.
- Perform file system backups and recovery testing using Symantec Net Backup and VEEAM.
- Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot high-availability server environments running on Oracle Exadata.
- Collaborate with database administrators and application teams to support system configuration and integration.
- Configure and monitor scheduled batch jobs, system alerts, and infrastructure availability.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and application-related issues.
- Follow established change management procedures and incident reporting protocols.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical issues and escalation critical incidents when necessary.
- Respond to service desk requests, maintain technical documentation, and support knowledge transfer.
- Maintain Unix/Linux hardware and software inventory.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support as required.
Skills & Qualifications
- Preferably 6–8 years of experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator in a large-scale Unix/Linux environment.
- Strong hands‑on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Working knowledge of LDOMs, ZFS file systems, and Zones/Containers in on‑premises and cloud environments.
- Experience with shell scripting and automation.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SFTP, HTTP, NIS, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SSH, and Sendmail.
- Experience supporting Oracle Applications Server, Web Logic, and Oracle RDBMS on Linux/Unix platforms.
- Knowledge of Oracle Storage Area Network (SAN), Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS).
- Experience with Symantec Net Backup and VEEAM for backup and recovery operations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
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