Senior UNIX Administrator

Job title:

Senior UNIX Administrator

Company

RedShift Recruiting

Job description

Job DescriptionJob ID#:4584Job Category:Information TechnologyAn established organization in the energy sector is seeking a Senior UNIX Administrator to join its Information Technology department in a hybrid role based near Albany, NY. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an opportunity to support critical infrastructure operations and high-availability systems serving the electric grid across New York State.As a Senior UNIX Administrator, you’ll be responsible for managing a complex, multi-site UNIX/Linux server environment with a focus on system performance, integrity, automation, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in maintaining secure, reliable, and compliant IT operations-including disaster recovery planning, cloud integrations, and regulatory adherence. You’ll also lead or contribute to cross-functional project teams and provide mentorship to junior staff.Responsibilities of the Senior UNIX Administrator will include:

• Administer and maintain UNIX, Linux (RHEL), and VMware systems, including installation, patching, tuning, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions across sites.
• Ensure systems meet regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP, SOC1), including documentation, access controls, and audit readiness.
• Automate server management tasks using tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting, performance analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Work closely with infrastructure, development, and cybersecurity teams to support internal and external services.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in strategic IT planning.
• Provide rotational 24/7 on-call support with rapid response expectations.
• Mentor junior team members and help define operational policies and best practices.

Job RequirementsQualifications of the Senior UNIX Administrator:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in UNIX/Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Strong expertise in RHEL, IBM AIX, HP-UX, VMware (vCenter/ESXi), and automation tools like Ansible.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (NERC CIP, SOC1), IT audit processes, and security hardening (e.g., CIS benchmarks).
• Solid understanding of networking, SAN technologies, server clustering, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and integration with UNIX/Linux platforms.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.
• Certifications such as RHCE, AIX, or HP-UX administration are highly desirable.
• Preferred Tools & Technologies: Cisco UCS, VMware vCenter, ESXi, Red Hat Satellite & Ansible Tower, IBM Power VM, Veritas InfoScale, Bash, Python or other scripting experience.

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, ranging roughly from $85-$145,000.To see a full listing of all our open positions, please visit:
https://www.redshiftrecruiting.com/jobs-hiring-near-meredShift Recruiting is the region’s premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.

Expected salary

Location

Rensselaer, NY

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:27:42 GMT

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