Night Shift L2 NOC Linux/Unix Systems Administrator
At a glance
Mid-level Systems Administration role at Unisys. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $93,558–$148,500 across the United States.
Unisys has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Maintain Linux and Unix development, test and production servers through rebuilds, patching, configuration and shell-level upkeep
- Investigate difficult operating-system, service and connectivity faults, then resolve Level 2 tickets and determine their root causes
- Check system health and performance each day, taking early action to address emerging problems
- Install, remove and update software packages with native Linux or Unix package tools
- Keep asset records and licensing details current, write operational reports and recommendations, and prepare guides for Level 1 analysts
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree and two to four years of relevant work, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Hands-on strength in Linux or Unix server administration and troubleshooting
- U.S. citizenship and U.S. residency, plus the ability to work rotating shifts in round-the-clock operations
Who this fits
This role suits a Linux or Unix administrator comfortable owning Level 2 incident resolution and supporting Level 1 analysts. The shift runs from six p.m. to six a.m. Eastern, and the role requires U.S. citizenship and residency.
From the employer
What success looks like in this role:
- Linux/Unix Systems Administration — Administers Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers including reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration, and shell-level maintenance.
- Advanced Troubleshooting — Diagnoses and resolves complex Linux/Unix OS, service, and connectivity issues.
- Monitoring & Proactive Response — Performs daily monitoring of Linux/Unix systems, services, and performance; initiates proactive remediation.
- Software Management — Installs, removes, and upgrades Linux/Unix packages using native package managers (yum, apt, rpm, etc.).
- Incident Remediation — Owns Level 2 Linux/Unix-related tickets through resolution, including root cause analysis.
- Operational Reporting — Provides system evaluation reports and contributes to operational recommendations for Linux/Unix environments.
- Documentation & Compliance — Updates system records, ensures licensing compliance, and maintains accurate configuration data for Linux/Unix assets.
- Knowledge Transfer — Creates runbooks and how-to guides; trains Level 1 analysts on Linux/Unix procedures.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination.
- Strong experience with Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration.
- Ability to support 24×7 operations and rotating shifts.
- U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.
- Shift: 6pm - 6am EST
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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