UNIX / Linux Job Description

UNIX / Linux Job Description

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UNIX / linux provides leadership and consulting regarding the Linux / Unix environments across PACCAR’s global Linux / Unix community.

UNIX / Linux Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Designing and managing the DNS/Kerberos/LDAP systems that run on various Unix/Linux systems
Build & execute patch/install strategy on UNIX & Linux systems
Interactions with vendors as it relates to vulnerabilities and impacting (or high risk) defects
Perform In depth analysis on patch requirements, and develop action plans for execution of patching updates that will remediate vulnerabilities as expected
Provide/document change execution procedures as required by the Change Management process and tool
Evolve the patching process to an automated process as the team and processes mature over time
Perform patching activities where required manually, and as available, by way of leveraging mass automation through the HP Server Automation tool
Assist with providing a readily accessible data back up to allow for the restoration of files
Assist with upgrades, replacement, and repair of existing servers and support the upgrade of applications
A team player with a pro-active approach, commitment, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

UNIX / Linux Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for UNIX / Linux

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IAT, II, DODI, SSL, RHCE, ITIL, ISO27001, CE, RHCSA, CISSP

Education for UNIX / Linux

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Employers hiring for the UNIX / linux job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Technical, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Administration, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer, Technology

Skills for UNIX / Linux

Desired skills for UNIX / linux include:

Scripting Perl/Python/Shell
Linux
UNIX
Networking
ITIL methodology
HP UNIX
Configuration and upgradation administration on Windows and UNIX environments
Designing
Linux Server Support
SAN S/W and storage administration and integration with operating systems

Desired experience for UNIX / linux includes:

At least 5 years of work experience in system administration of SUN Solaris and Red Head Linux Systems in lager environments
Knowledge and/or experience in Naming Services (NIS), Systems Management Tools
Provide operational and analytical support throughout the Trading Platform
Learn new things every day
A degree specializing in Computer Science, Technology, MIS, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar
Experience utilizing IBM HMC

UNIX / Linux Examples

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UNIX / Linux Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of UNIX / linux. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for UNIX / linux
  • You will learn and assist team members in support of Availity's UNIX platform
  • Support communications protocol servers for Linux/Windows
  • Setup, install, configure ESXi and blade servers, maintain and restore VM backups and snapshots
  • Regularly communicate with internal clients from different departments and project stakeholders
  • Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, security and availability of several applications based on business requirements and adhering to tight operations, security, and procedural models
  • Document and thoroughly understand the application architecture, system configuration across platforms and work with various systems and use this knowledge effectively to resolve issues
  • Implement change requests and meet project deliverables
  • You achieve and understand Service Level commitments
  • Provide day-to-day end-user support with a high level of customer service
  • Create, upgrade, and maintain any specialized scripts required for source code control, backups and automation of server and application processes
Qualifications for UNIX / linux
  • System partitioning and virtualization utilizing IBM AIX POWER LPAR/DLPAR technology and Virtual IO Server/Micropartioning (pSeries), Redhat Linux VM (HP servers)
  • Experience with virtualization in large-scale production environment, cloud computing architectures and solutions
  • 5 years of Linux Engineering administration
  • Experience with highly available and appliance load balanced systems utilizing VIP’s
  • Good knowledge of SQL programming language and database solutions like DB2 and Oracle is a plus
  • Good understanding of IT processes and good practices characteristic for large IT corporation (ITIL knowledge/training/certificate is a plus)
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of UNIX / linux. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for UNIX / linux
  • Configures software and hardware for UNIX support initiatives to meet client business needs
  • Continuously monitor and maintain high level of security in our environment
  • Develop, test and maintain disaster recovery procedures
  • Ensure compliance with corporate security, internal standards and regulatory requirements
  • Provide after-hours support, including on-call
  • Project management including review of schedules affecting the installation and maintenance of operations systems at ADF-E, monitor milestone dates and record milestone completion information at the direction of the Government
  • Assess and analyze technical requirements, and identify and deliver a solution meeting those requirements
  • Create, update and contribute to critical documentation
  • Resolve issues and problems, and test fixes and implement fixes, as required
  • Provide support (problem resolution, ) to QA
Qualifications for UNIX / linux
  • Result orientated approach in day to day work
  • Good knowledge of IT networks (as plus)
  • Good knowledge of Windows operating systems (as plus)
  • Good administrative knowledge of TADDM v 7.2.x or 7.3.x (as plus)
  • Fluency in Danish
  • Experience with the SSH protocol and Public Key authentication
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UNIX / Linux Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an UNIX / linux. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for UNIX / linux
  • Assists with disaster recovery and business continuity by conducting basic tasks (starting servers and bringing services on-line) in a Unix environment
  • Support implementations (as needed, provide support after hours)
  • Implement, administer and monitor a comprehensive corporate and federal environment to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the organization
  • Perform daily security activities as it related to the security profile of the platform and all relevant systems
  • Provide evaluation on security related information from a variety of sources
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable directives that drive our overall security position
  • Risk assessment responsibilities with respect to internal systems and how they interact with the global infrastructure footprint including remediation activities that require active changes through CI/CD and configuration management
  • Accurately report on findings and/or events to aggressively protect assets
  • Manage multiple projects with varying priority levels and time lines from conception to implementation
  • Participate in dialogue centered on innovative solutions to improve current policies and procedures
Qualifications for UNIX / linux
  • Ability to create and automate processes
  • Detailed oriented individual that has strong analytical skills, problem solving, and is a conceptual thinking
  • Communication/documentation skills and willingness to work with others
  • Familiar with SSH based software such as OpenSSH, putty, and/or Tectia
  • Familiar with BPM 2.0
  • Ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems/task
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of UNIX / linux. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for UNIX / linux
  • Maintains Linux/Unix Disaster Recovery Plan and actively participate in Technology and Business Recovery activities
  • Demonstrate best practices from both a security analyst systems administration mindset
  • Work alone and with technical writers to document changes with regard to procedures and services
  • Communicate with other internal groups to solve problems with the integrity of the platform in mind
  • Schedule, communicate and manage change control in an enterprise which supports/effects multiple hardware and software platforms
  • Creates repeatable processes and procedures to help with O/S and other hardware/software installations, software/hardware related trouble-shooting, security, and performance testing
  • Works with team and manager to document logical steps of installing operating system and other firmware and software packages
  • Works directly with customer representative to obtain and refine functional and technical requirements
  • Satisfies requirements, meets agreed to completion date, and performs unit and integration tests for products developed
  • Perform analysis for NY.gov ID customers’ application security requirements
Qualifications for UNIX / linux
  • Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs
  • Interacts closely with the respective client service representatives and works with all levels of team members across business units within the company
  • Bachelor's degree in a computing field or four years of applicable experience and 9+ years of Information Technology experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience using Linux doing all activities such as installation, system integration, image development, patching, upgrades, complex problem resolution, virtualization and other activities in a complex environment
  • Experience with Docker Containers or similar tool
  • Extensive experience with VMWare ESXi 5.X
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an UNIX / linux. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for UNIX / linux
  • Plan and implement timely upgrades to Directory systems
  • Work as a member of a NY.gov ID Services group to provide Directory support for applications
  • Develop and maintain system documentation and current change control procedures
  • Work with support personnel as required regarding implementing server infrastructure, resolving system failures, and developing customized functionality to meet specialized program area requirements
  • Coordinate installation and maintenance of system software with the Data Center support and operations groups
  • Diagnose and assist NY.gov ID team and customers to resolve complex directory problems
  • Adhere to ITS policies, procedures and standards
  • Implement changes to Development and Quality Assurance NY.gov ID environments prior to production
  • Perform approved production changes scheduled in off-hour maintenance windows as assigned
  • Must be available to work extra upon need for unscheduled problems and emergencies
Qualifications for UNIX / linux
  • Skills in Perl and Unix shell programming is a plus
  • Working knowledge of LDAP, NFS, SAN and DNS protocols
  • 5+ years large environment experience
  • Strong configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and experience of J2EE based middleware applications
  • 3+ years scripting experience in UNIX Shell and Perl programing
  • Certified as RHCE for version 6 or 7

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