We are seeking a highly skilled Unix Systems Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in managing our Unix/Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Unix admin commands and shell scripting, and will be responsible for patch management operations, end-to-end patch lifecycle, and deploying OS and application patches across diverse environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring our systems security, reliability, and efficiency. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent coordination skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
Experience Required:
8 to 10 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end patch lifecycle for servers, desktops, virtual machines, and network devices.
- Plan and execute patch activities monthly, quarterly, and for emergency patching.
- Deploy OS and application patches across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
- Coordinate patch schedules with application owners, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
- Catalogue and classify patches, prioritizing deployment based on risk levels and business impact.
- Track remediation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities within agreed SLAs.
- Validate patches in test and pre-production environments before production rollout.
- Manage change requests in accordance with ITIL processes.
- Conduct impact assessments and rollback planning for patch deployments.
- Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) reviews.
Qualification Criteria:
- Solid knowledge of Unix admin commands and shell scripting.
- Good knowledge of Unix/Linux OS fundamentals (Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu).
- Experience with platforms like application/web servers (Apache/Tomcat) and messaging platforms (MQ/Solace).
- Experience with containerization platforms like OpenShift.
- Proficient in patch management operations.
- Experience in testing and change management processes.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and Ansible.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
- Ability to identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
Primary Skills:
- Unix Administration
- Patch Management
- Linux
Key Skills:
- Apache Spark
- IBM Websphere MQ Series
- OpenShift Container Platform
- Tomcat
- DevOps Tools