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Archer IT

Unix Engineer with Centrify

Weehawken, NJ · On-site

Do you have a strong UNIX administration and LDAP background focused on delivering strategic UNIX ... analysis results, remediation actions, etc. * Support the business IT system migration to the new ...

BC Forward

UNIX/Perl Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$68.25/hr

Job Title: UNIX/Perl Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite 3 days per week). Parking ... Analyze, program, and implement changes in diverse mainframe-based applications. Design, execute ...

Collabera

UNIX Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a result of these efforts, we have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as the ... Having a UNIX systems administration background will be a major plus however it's very important to ...

SonSoft

UNIX/DB

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

UNIX/DB Sonsoft, Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth ... Good communication with analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to handle/manage incidents ...

FEDITC LLC

Unix Systems Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

Analyze and resolve problems associated with UNIX server hardware, operating systems, applications software while adhering to mandated security requirements and guidelines * Prepare, test, and ...

OBXtek

Unix Systems Admin

Hampton, VA

Analyze and resolve problems associated with UNIX workstation and server hardware, operating systems, applications software, and adhere to mandated requirements and guidelines. Prepare, test, and ...

FEDITC LLC

Unix Systems Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

Analyze and resolve problems associated with UNIX server hardware, operating systems, applications software while adhering to mandated security requirements and guidelines * Prepare, test, and ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Pro*c Unix Developer

Woonsocket, RI

Pro*c Unix Developer Location : Woonsocket,RI Job Type : Permanent Full Time US Citizen/ Green Card ... analytical and problem-solving skills DB experience preferably with Oracle PL/SQL experience.

krg technology inc

Unix/Linux Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Alpharetta, GA & Cincinnati, OH Duration: Full Time The L3 Unix/Linux Role involves senior level troubleshooting / Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for areas including, but not limited to: Solaris and Linux ...

OBXtek

Unix Systems Admin

Hampton, VA · On-site

... Analyze and resolve problems associated with UNIX workstation and server hardware, operating systems, applications software, and adhere to mandated requirements and guidelines. • Prepare, test, and ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for unix analyst in the United States is $45.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Unix Analyst, you need deep expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, scripting languages (such as Bash or Perl), and a relevant degree or certification in computer science or IT. Familiarity with system monitoring tools, configuration management systems, and commonly used shells is highly beneficial. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills are critical soft skills for diagnosing and resolving system issues. These abilities ensure the reliability, security, and optimal performance of enterprise computing environments.

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Unix Analysts working in large enterprise environments often encounter challenges related to managing complex server infrastructures, ensuring system uptime, and troubleshooting performance issues across multiple platforms. Coordinating with different IT teams and adhering to strict change management procedures can also add complexity to daily operations. Staying updated on security patches and resolving incidents quickly are essential to minimize downtime and maintain system integrity. Developing strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role.

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Unix Analysts are IT professionals who specialize in managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Unix-based operating systems. Their responsibilities typically include system administration, performance monitoring, security management, and supporting users or applications running on Unix platforms. They play a critical role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of computer systems, often working with other IT staff to implement updates, backups, and system improvements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, as Unix Analysts often address complex technical issues.
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Unix Engineer with Centrify

Archer IT

Weehawken, NJ • On-site

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Posted 6 days ago

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Company Description

Archer IT is a NYC based recruiting firm and trusted adviser to leading companies in the financial services, investment banking, fintech, and media industries across North America. Our client, has a current position available for a Unix Directory Engineer in New Jersey.

Job Description

Do you have a strong UNIX administration and LDAP background focused on delivering strategic UNIX AD Integration projects within the UNIX Directory space? Are you able to support and manage infrastructure security projects effectively? Our client is looking for someone like you to help:

  • Develop, document, and enforce the standards, security procedures, and controls for access to ensure integrity of the UNIX platform and ecosystems, and related entitlement systems.
  • Interface with internal security and risk functions to ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.
  • Gain stakeholder buy-in and support for technology roadmaps and strategies.
  • Evolve design and architecture processes within Information Services
  • Produce enterprise-level designs for key initiatives and following those through to implementation through collaboration with project, engineering and support teams
  • Identify opportunities to innovate, extend and enhance service delivery everywhere possible
  • Assume more responsibility, including deep troubleshooting technical skills and translating the results into understandable issue descriptions, root cause analysis results, remediation actions, etc.
  • Support the business IT system migration to the new UNIX ecosystem through the application migration and new entitlement onboarding
  • Assist in user acceptance testing, quality control and general project delivery

Your team:
You'll be working in the Security Engineering organization supporting the UNIX Directory team. The team is tasked with delivering the next generation UNIX security ecosystem utilizing Active Directory. Your role will be to design and engineer the new UNIX ecosystem with the capability of expanding into the public cloud like Azure. 

Qualifications

Your expertise includes:

  • 5+ years experience in IT engineering roles in the UNIX LDAP or Active Directory space
  • Experience in UNIX LDAP directory, Active Directory and Kerberos. 
  • Experience with infrastructure access and authentication in a large UNIX and Windows environment
  • Knowledge in Azure or AWS tenant hosting environment and access control model
  • Experience with Centrify products required
  • Deep understanding of Role-based Access Control model (RBAC) in the application and infrastructure access settings
  • Broad skills in Identity and Access / Entitlement Management concepts and technologies 
  • Knowledge in infrastructure and distributed platform architecture, application infrastructure and standards, OS (e.g. Solaris, RedHat Linux, Windows), clustering, hardware architecture, virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, HyperV)
  • Strong knowledge in global networking topology, zoning concepts and LAN/WAN/firewall/VPN/Load balancing network technologies


You are:

  • Comfortable communicating effectively across a matrixed organization including Infrastructure, Security, and Business IT teams. 
  • Capable of working independently, handling multiple tasks and projects and adapting to a constantly changing environment
  • Confident with ability to take over end to end responsibility for the work delivered by you and your team
  • Proactive, comfortable working in dynamic environments with fast-paced deliveries and changing requirements
Additional Information

This is a long term contract opportunity.

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