Level 2 NOC Systems Administrator – Linux/Unix Focus

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Administer and maintain Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers including imaging, patching, package management, and shell-level maintenance. Monitor systems, troubleshoot complex OS/service/connectivity issues, own Level 2 incidents through resolution and root-cause analysis, produce operational reports, maintain documentation/configuration data, create runbooks, and train Level 1 analysts. Support 24x7 operations across rotating shifts and ensure compliance with export-control and authorization requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Shift timings:

Shift 1: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm EST

Shift 2: Monday - Friday 3pm - 12am EST

Shift 3: Monday - Friday 11pm - 8am EST

Weekend Shift 1: Saturday & Sunday - 7am - 8pm EST

Weekend Shift 2: Saturday & Sunday - 7pm - 8am EST

* Weekend shifts will also include 16 additional hours during the week.

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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.

Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at [email protected] or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4).  US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’  EEO commitment here.

Skills Required

  • BA/BS degree and 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
  • Strong Linux/Unix troubleshooting and server administration experience
  • Ability to support 24x7 operations and rotating shifts
  • U.S. citizenship and U.S. residency required
  • Eligible for required U.S. Government export-control authorizations
  • Windows credentials may be held if permitted
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The Company
Albany, NY
22,588 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. We build better outcomes securely for our clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial

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