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Yularatech

Linux and Solaris Administrator

Yularatech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Position Title:

Linux and Solaris AdministratorDepartment:

IT - System AdministrationExperience Level:

A minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience with a strong focus on Linux and Solaris system administrationDirect Reports:

NAHire type:

Full-time, ContractWorktimes:

ESTJob Location:

Atlanta, GA (Work from Office), US Residents OnlyTags:

Linux Administrator, Solaris Administrator, System AdministratorYularatech is an IT Consulting & Services firm offering high quality end-to-end IT solutions to partner clients. We specialise in IT consulting, IT skills resourcing, and outsourced end-to-end application development and support.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Linux and Solaris Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Linux and Solaris operating systems in a dynamic environment. This role involves ensuring system performance, availability, and security, while also supporting system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery.Key technical skills required? System Administration: Manage and administer Linux and Solaris systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and uptime.? Installation & Configuration: Install and configure new servers, patches, and updates on Linux and Solaris platforms.? Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis and resolve hardware and software issues related to system performance and reliability.? Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Use monitoring tools to track system performance, resolve bottlenecks, and implement necessary changes.? User Management: Handle user account creation, permission settings, and security administration.? Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage backup schedules, perform recovery testing, and ensure disaster recovery plans are in place.? Security Compliance: Enforce security protocols, apply security patches, and ensure systems are compliant with industry standards.? Automation: Develop and implement scripts for system automation, management, and monitoring.? Virtualization Support: Provide support for virtualization platforms such as VMware or KVM for the Linux/Solaris environments.? Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, procedures, and policies.Required Skills and Qualifications? Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.? Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Solaris system administration.? Scripting & Automation: Strong expertise in Unix Shell scripting and automation tools like Ansible or Puppet.? Backup & Recovery: Experience with backup and recovery tools like Veritas NetBackup or Bacula.? Virtualization: Proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Oracle VM.? Networking & Security: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, NFS, LDAP, and firewalls.? Performance & Security: Experience with performance tuning, security hardening, and patch management.? Monitoring: Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds.Preferred Skills? Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.? Certifications: Certifications in Linux (RHCSA, RHCE) or Solaris (SCSA, OCA) administration.? Containerization: Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Primary Responsibilities? Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively troubleshoot to maintain optimal performance.? Patch Management: Regularly apply patches and updates to maintain security and system stability? System Security: Ensure system compliance with security protocols and best practices.? Disaster Recovery: Implement and test disaster recovery protocols to ensure rapid recovery in the event of a system failure.? Support & Troubleshooting: Provide end-user support and resolve system issues quickly and efficiently.? Virtualization: Support virtualization environments, including troubleshooting and optimizing virtual machine performance.? System Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.Mandatory / MOST IMPORTANT (Pre-requisites)? US Residents only.? OPT candidates can apply.Soft Skills? Highly Impactful communication - Oral, written and presentation? Candidate must have an independent work ethic, good communication skills for being an effective team player.? Good proficiency in English language.? Ability to work autonomously and produce high-quality outputs with minimal daily interventions.? Highly proactive, problem-solving, analytical, and critical skills, including the ability to propose multiple solutions when challenges arise.? Experience in working with cross-cultural audiences.? Demonstrates leadership qualities and mentor the junior team members as needed.? Always possess the right attitude to create a win-win situation in the team than having a dominating attitude.? Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.? Professionalism, Positivity, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.