Linux And Unix Administrator

Job Summary:

Unix/Linux Administrator

server administration, system optimization, patch management, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain

  IBM POWER 8, 9, and 10 systems

• Manage and administer various

  Linux distributions

  , including:

• RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

• CentOS

• Debian GNU/Linux

• FreeBSD

• Ubuntu

• Perform

  Linux virtualization management

  and server provisioning
• Monitor system performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Apply OS patches, updates, and configuration changes regularly
• Manage system backups, DR (Disaster Recovery) procedures, and restore operations
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across Unix/Linux environments
• Work with security teams to implement and enforce system security policies
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and application teams for system support
• Maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of Unix/Linux Administration experience

• Strong hands-on experience in:

• IBM POWER Systems (8, 9, 10)

• Linux server administration

  (RHEL, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, Ubuntu)

• Virtualization platforms and Linux Virtual Management

• Experience in system monitoring tools and scripting (Shell, Bash, Python preferred)
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection, file integrity monitoring)
• Experience with storage management, file systems, and RAID configurations
• Familiarity with network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of

  AIX

  on IBM POWER systems (optional but a plus)
• Experience with

  Ansible, Puppet, or other automation tools

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) is advantageous
• Understanding of

  High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)

  environments

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Good communication and team collaboration skills

Additional Requirements:

• Open for onsite travel to the Middle East