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Level 2 NOC Systems Administrator – Linux/Unix Focus

Unisys
USA Remote
Full-time
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This Level 2 systems administrator maintains and troubleshoots Linux and Unix servers in a 24×7 operations environment. The role owns related incident tickets, monitors system health, and creates runbooks and guidance for Level 1 analysts.

Permanent
Fully Remote
2–4 years
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Skills & Expertise

Linux
Unix
Shell administration
yum
apt
rpm
Server monitoring
System patching

Key Responsibilities

Administer, patch, configure, and maintain Linux and Unix servers across development, test, and production.

Diagnose complex operating system, service, and connectivity issues and resolve Level 2 tickets.

Monitor systems, document configurations, and create runbooks for operational knowledge transfer.

Full Description

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.

• May also hold Windows credentials if permitted.

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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.

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