Responsible for the Operational support of LINUX/UNIX-based messaging systems. Primarily ... Collaborates effectively with their Architecture/Engineering peers for new initiative solution ...
Responsible for the Operational support of LINUX/UNIX-based messaging systems. Primarily ... Collaborates effectively with their Architecture/Engineering peers for new initiative solution ...
Site Reliability Engineer(SRE) w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$59.50 - $79/hr
Site Reliability Engineer with Hadoop and Spark Experience - Company: EMBTEL, Inc - Location ... AWS - CI\/CD, Linux\/Unix scripting, troubleshooting long running unix\/linux processes, analyzing ...
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Site Reliability Engineer(SRE) w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$59.50 - $79/hr
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Contract * Production Support Leadership Lead a team of support engineers to ensure 247 ... Unix Linux Administration Troubleshoot job scheduling performance issues and system processes
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Market Data Platform Engineer
Iselin, NJ · On-site
$116K - $139K/yr
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in market data systems, strong UNIX/Linux engineering capabilities, and a solid understanding of low-latency data delivery, networking, and vendor ...
Market Data Platform Engineer
Iselin, NJ · On-site
$116K - $139K/yr
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in market data systems, strong UNIX/Linux engineering capabilities, and a solid understanding of low-latency data delivery, networking, and vendor ...
Knowledge of HADOOP Framework and programming in Hive and Pig tools, Design, Best Practices and ... Understanding of Unix/Linux system, file systems, shell scripting * Experience with design and ...
Knowledge of HADOOP Framework and programming in Hive and Pig tools, Design, Best Practices and ... Understanding of Unix/Linux system, file systems, shell scripting * Experience with design and ...
Linux Engineer - Latency Critical Trading Technology
New York, NY · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Linux Engineer - Latency Critical Trading Technology About Millennium Millennium is a global ... proprietary systems, including the development of next-generation analytical and trading ...
Linux Engineer - Latency Critical Trading Technology
New York, NY · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Linux Engineer - Latency Critical Trading Technology About Millennium Millennium is a global ... proprietary systems, including the development of next-generation analytical and trading ...
Senior Linux Systems Administrator/Remote
Jersey City, NJ · Remote
$150/hr
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation. * Perform ... Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Familiarity with monitoring tools such as ...
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Senior Linux Systems Administrator/Remote
Jersey City, NJ · Remote
$150/hr
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation. * Perform ... Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Familiarity with monitoring tools such as ...
Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
... engineering, operations, and program teams. The administrator must be comfortable working ... Troubleshoot complex system issues across compute, storage, virtualization, and network layers.
Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
... engineering, operations, and program teams. The administrator must be comfortable working ... Troubleshoot complex system issues across compute, storage, virtualization, and network layers.
C programming language * Unix/Linux systems * Knowledge of: * Cryptography * Authentication & authorization concepts * Experience working in: * Secured enterprise environments * Agile development ...
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DW/BI/ Informatica Analyst
$55.50 - $73/hr
Understanding of Unix/Linux system, file systems, shell scripting. Experience with design and implementation of ETL/ELT framework for complex warehouses/marts. Hands-on development mentality, with a ...
DW/BI/ Informatica Analyst
$55.50 - $73/hr
Understanding of Unix/Linux system, file systems, shell scripting. Experience with design and implementation of ETL/ELT framework for complex warehouses/marts. Hands-on development mentality, with a ...
Technical Lead - Java
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
... Unix/Linux Operating System Roles & Responsibilities :- 1. Design, Analysis, Code development, Testing, Deployment and Maintenance in Web & Client/Server application development 2. Linux programming ...
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Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer Location: Philadelphia, PA,19102 Complete Description: seeking a highly ... Real-Time & GUI Systems. Key Responsibilities • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software ...
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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$59.50 - $79/hr
Title: Sr. Site Reliability Engineer w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp Location: Jersey City, NJ (3 Days ... Experience with Linux/Unix scripting * Experience troubleshooting long running UNIX/Linux processes ...
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$59.50 - $79/hr
Title: Sr. Site Reliability Engineer w/d Hadoop and Spark Exp Location: Jersey City, NJ (3 Days ... Experience with Linux/Unix scripting * Experience troubleshooting long running UNIX/Linux processes ...
* Trading Systems Engineer - Python / Linux * New York, NY (Hybrid, 3 days in office) * Highly ... Deep expertise in Linux/UNIX systems administration and performance troubleshooting. * Exceptional ...
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Sr. BigData Engineer
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
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Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
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Newark, NJ · On-site
$55 - $75.50/hr
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AWS / DevOps with AWS Certification
Newark, NJ · On-site
$55 - $75.50/hr
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Prior Experience in Implementation / Engineering Consultant Role (desired) Hands-on experience with UNIX / Linux operating systems Knowledge of Internet / networking-related protocols, topologies and ...
Prior Experience in Implementation / Engineering Consultant Role (desired) Hands-on experience with UNIX / Linux operating systems Knowledge of Internet / networking-related protocols, topologies and ...
Devops Engineer
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$55 - $75.25/hr
Good in Unix, Linux, and Shell scripting * Knowledge about NFS, Lan, TCP/IP * Monitoring tools ... SRE person, good comm skills and troubleshooting skills, someone who can automate production ...
Devops Engineer
Jersey City, NJ · On-site
$55 - $75.25/hr
Good in Unix, Linux, and Shell scripting * Knowledge about NFS, Lan, TCP/IP * Monitoring tools ... SRE person, good comm skills and troubleshooting skills, someone who can automate production ...
AWS-Devops
$55 - $75.50/hr
Ability and desire to enforce, maintain, and improve Systems Engineering and DevOps best practices ... Background in Unix/ Linux administration on highly available distributed systems. Experience Bonus ...
AWS-Devops
$55 - $75.50/hr
Ability and desire to enforce, maintain, and improve Systems Engineering and DevOps best practices ... Background in Unix/ Linux administration on highly available distributed systems. Experience Bonus ...
Preferred Strong Knowledge of Dimensional Modelling, DW architecture, ETL Frameworks, Design and Development using Informatica, Best Practices and Troubleshooting Understanding of Unix/Linux system ...
Preferred Strong Knowledge of Dimensional Modelling, DW architecture, ETL Frameworks, Design and Development using Informatica, Best Practices and Troubleshooting Understanding of Unix/Linux system ...
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| Aspect | Unix Linux System Engineer | Network Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Linux+, RHCE, CompTIA Server+ | CCNA, Network+ |
| Work Environment | Data centers, server rooms, cloud environments | Office networks, enterprise LAN/WAN |
| Responsibilities | Server setup, scripting, system optimization | Network configuration, troubleshooting, security |
| Industry Usage | IT, cloud services, hosting providers | Corporate, telecommunications, education |
The Unix Linux System Engineer primarily focuses on managing and optimizing Unix/Linux servers and systems, while the Network Administrator handles network infrastructure and connectivity. Both roles require technical certifications and work in IT environments, but their core responsibilities differ—system engineering versus network management.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unix/Linux System Engineer, and why are they important?

Collaboration Operations System Administrator - Linux/Unix - Tech Ops Spec II
Newark, NJ • On-site
Full-time
PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Job description
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary:
Responsible for the Operational support of LINUX/UNIX-based messaging systems. Primarily responsible for system availability, troubleshooting/triage for production problems. Participates in a service monitoring function with responsibilities in areas of incident and problem management. Role will contribute to product/service design, development and implementation deliverables, to include assessment and optimization of systems and review of user requirements.
- Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource; provides technical knowledge and capabilities as team member and individual contributor.
- Typically 7 or more years of Linux systems experience.
- The selected candidate would become part of the Collaboration Operations Team (Email/Routing). In addition to the daily Messaging Operations Tasks, he/she will be assigned to 24x7 on-call rotation as part of the MCS UNIX Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Executes processes in support of the IT infrastructure and resources required to plan for, develop, deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of a business within required SLAs.
- Manage and support Email Routing infrastructure applications on a day to day basis.
- Installs, configures and troubleshoots Applications used to support Email Routing Infrastructure.
- Monitor, measure, report and review current performance of application services and ensure availability and capacity meet business demand.
- Facilitates the resolution (both reactive and proactive) of problems throughout the information system lifecycle, including classification, prioritization and initiation of action. Documentation of root causes and implementation of remedies to prevent future incidents.
- Collaborates effectively with their Architecture/Engineering peers for new initiative solution planning, testing/validation, complex troubleshooting, and problem resolution
- On-Call support responsibilities (coverage nights & weekends)
Required Qualifications:
- Strong OS background with Linux systems.
- Strong scripting/development skills with Python, Perl, Shell.
- Experience with SMTP Email relaying and routing.
- Experience with Email Hygiene systems, including Anti-spam, Antivirus, Malware Prevention, and Data Loss Prevention
- Experience with monitoring technologies (SPLUNK,NAGIOS)
- Proven experience in problem identification, troubleshooting and resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- 7 or more years of Linux systems experience.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for leading the planning, designing, and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions to meet deployment requirements aligned with available playbooks and technical blueprints. Key responsibilities include providing and communicating technology solutions across audiences and overseeing projects and activities related to special initiatives or operations. Job expectations include leading the resolution process for problems, adhering to defined practices and policies to obtain results, and establishing input/output processes and working parameters for systems.
Responsibilities:
- Fulfills requests from business users and operations, communicates technical status updates with appropriate teams, and oversees stability, resiliency, reliability, and the performance of multiple supported systems
- Mentors other team members and provides technical leadership
- Captures and translates business requirements into complex infrastructure and/or system design for specific implementations and collaborates with technology stakeholders, Solution Delivery Management teams, Technology Project Management teams, Solutions Engineering teams, and technical service providers for system design and deployment
- Supports change implementations, proactively identifies and resolves potential issues resulting from the changes, and performs access and/or physical provisioning/deprovisioning (additions, modifications, and deletions) for infrastructure and applications
- Provides consulting services to Core Technology Infrastructure (CTI) and technical partners, executes procedures reliably, and escalates appropriately to solve incidents quickly
- Provides release support when needed and manages engagement across audiences
- Provides full lifecycle management of the infrastructure and application environments
Skills:
- Innovative Thinking
- Production Support
- Result Orientation
- Risk Management
- Solution Design
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Influence
- Solution Delivery Process
- Architecture
- Automation
- DevOps Practices
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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US - VA - Richmond - 8011 VILLA PARK DR - VILLA PARK OPS CENTER BLDG B (VA2125)Pay and benefits informationPay range$85,000.00 - $154,300.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.