Unix Administrator

Unix Administrator – Hybrid Remote – Albany, NY Capital Region

We’re looking for a versatile, experienced UNIX Administrator in the Capital Albany Region to join our team in 2026 and support our client. This is a full‑time role with Railroad
19. You will provide expert UNIX administration services to support, maintain, and enhance the reliability, security, and performance of a multi‑site UNIX, Linux, and VMware server environment. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, supporting mission‑critical operations, advising stakeholders on best practices, driving innovation, and delivering high‑quality technical outcomes. This is a full‑time, hybrid remote position with the opportunity to make a significant impact at scale.

• We develop software solutions and deliver software development services with a specialized team of developers and architects.
• Our“A” team
  culture is built on expertise, dedication, and continuous improvement—qualities that set us apart in the industry.
• As a remote‑first organization headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, and 401K) to help you succeed.

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide expertise as well as support to meet a wide variety of requirements.
• Quickly provide support to administer large, multi‑site UNIX, AIX, Linux, and VMware server environments. Installation, upgrade, and patching of UNIX, Linux, and VMware operating systems and server software.
• Performance tuning and resource optimization reports.
• Capacity planning and lifecycle management documentation.
• Security hardening and compliance documentation (including SOC1, NERC CIP, CIS benchmarks).
• Technical support logs and incident response records.
• Detailed system configuration and function documentation.
• Audit support data and compliance attestations.
• Procurement and license management reports.
• Automation scripts and documentation for improved operational efficiency.

• Proven expert experience in UNIX administration services to support, maintain, and enhance reliability, security, and performance.
• Experience working in a multi‑site UNIX, Linux, and VMware server environments.
• Hands‑on experience working with Red Hat & Linux, VMware.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and ability to be flexible while adhering to proven processes in compliance and regulatory standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communicator and collaborator.
• Focused on consistently delivering sustainable customer value in a highly regulated environment.
• Previous experience working with Veritas Info Scale preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel to the Albany Capital District region near Albany, New York, is required – hybrid remote role to work in the office 3 days a week.

$120,000 – $150,000 a year