Unix Engineer_(6 months Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) servers across production and UAT
• Perform offline in-place OS upgrades (e.g., using Leapp), including pre-upgrade analysis, repository setup, inhibitor resolution, and post-migration validation
• Manage Linux security patching (e.g., via IBM BigFix) and ensure ongoing patch compliance
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for configuration management and automation
• Administer SAN storage infrastructure, including LUN provisioning, zoning, firmware upgrades, and storage connectivity (Brocade switches, EMC/IBM storage arrays)
• Integrate VMware ESXi with storage and server provisioning workflows
• Perform OS hardening per enterprise security standards
• Maintain secure Linux systems using CyberArk and enforce access control policies
• Manage backup operations using tools such as Veritas NetBackup or Veeam
• Maintain version control of infrastructure automation scripts using Git
• Support high-availability and disaster recovery initiatives, maintaining 99.9%+ system uptime
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, database, security, storage) to ensure smooth infrastructure delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on Unix/Linux system administration experience
• Strong expertise in RHEL 7/8/9 (CentOS experience a plus)
• Proven experience with SAN storage administration and Brocade SAN switch configuration
• Hands-on Ansible automation experience (playbooks, roles, Git-integrated workflows)
• VMware ESXi administration experience
• Experience with CyberArk or similar privileged access management tools
• Strong shell scripting skills (Bash)
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions (NetBackup, Veeam)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud environments