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Unix Shell Scripting Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Cards Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL

$50.50 - $65/hr

Unix Shell Scripting & Backend Integration โ€ข Develop and maintain Unix/Linux Shell Scripts for automation, batch scheduling, and system integrations. โ€ข Ensure seamless integration between Unix ...

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Senior Developer

Naperville, IL ยท On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

... Unix Shell scripting is preferred Client Interview Needed for Selection (Yes / No) No To be responsible for managing technology in projects and providing technical guidance / solutions for work ...

Big Data Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL

$56 - $74.25/hr

Comfortably work with any one or more of the scripting language listed in the order of preference, Scala, Python , Unix shell scripting * Experience / exposure in AWS Services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS ...

ORACLE Developer

Lincolnshire, IL

$59.50 - $74/hr

Extensive experience on Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Very good experience in Unix Shell scripting Worked on Performance Tuning Knowledge on data warehouse concept will be an added advantage Strong team ...

Strong scripting background (Unix/Shell Scripting) * Ideally, it would be a bonus if they were familiar with one of the following additional Informatica tools: Salesforce, Developer( Quality ...

GCP- Data Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$118K - $141.80K/yr

Write, test programs using Unix Shell scripting, oracle PL/SQL programming ; Perform unit testing Managing support services and change management using ServiceNow application Good to have: Basics of ...

Programmer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

Unix/shell scripting * Messaging technologies (MQ, Solace, Kafka) * Application Monitoring Tools (Dynatrace, APM etc) * Application Servers - Weblogic, Websphere etc. Additional Skills: * Design and ...

ETL Lead

Mettawa, IL ยท On-site

... Unix Shell Scripting. - Good to have experience in SOLR - Excellent in communication -Client and Stake holders. - Proficient in System Analysis - Proficient in Data analysis techniques with SQL ...

Strong scripting background (Unix/Shell Scripting) * Ideally, it would be a bonus if they were familiar with one of the following additional Informatica tools: Salesforce, Developer( Quality ...

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL, Unix shell scripting. Excellent grasp on all Components of Ab Initio - GDE, PSETS, PDL Programming, Meta Programming etc. Good understanding in ...

AbInitio ETL Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$52.50 - $68.75/hr

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL, Unix shell scripting. Excellent grasp on all Components of Ab Initio - GDE, PSETS, PDL Programming, Meta Programming etc. Good understanding in ...

ETL Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$52.50 - $68.75/hr

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL, Unix shell scripting. Excellent grasp on all Components of Ab Initio - GDE, PSETS, PDL Programming, Meta Programming etc. Good understanding in ...

ETL Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$52.50 - $68.75/hr

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL, Unix shell scripting. * Excellent grasp on all Components of Ab Initio - GDE, PSETS, PDL Programming, Meta Programming etc. * Good understanding in ...

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How much do unix shell scripting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for unix shell scripting in Illinois is $31.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.24 and $45.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Unix Shell Scripting job?

A Unix Shell Scripting job involves writing and maintaining shell scripts to automate tasks, manage system operations, and streamline workflows in a Unix-based environment. Professionals in this role use shell scripting languages like Bash, KornShell (ksh), or C Shell (csh) to create scripts for system administration, data processing, and application deployment. They often work closely with system administrators, developers, and DevOps teams to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention in repetitive tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Unix Shell Scripting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Unix Shell Scripting, you need expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, scripting languages like Bash or KornShell, and strong problem-solving skills, often backed by relevant technical certifications or a degree in computer science. Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git), common Unix tools (awk, sed, grep), and job scheduling systems is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities are essential for efficiently automating tasks, resolving system issues, and collaborating with IT teams in dynamic technical environments.

What are some common responsibilities and daily tasks for professionals specializing in Unix Shell Scripting?

Professionals working in Unix Shell Scripting frequently write and maintain scripts to automate system administration tasks such as file management, backups, and software deployments. They often collaborate with system administrators, developers, and DevOps teams to streamline processes and troubleshoot issues in production or development environments. Daily tasks may also include optimizing existing scripts, monitoring system performance, and ensuring robust error handling in automation workflows. This hands-on role offers opportunities to learn from real-world technical challenges and to make a direct impact on operational efficiency.
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Unix Linux Engineer

Jsc Global Solution, Inc.

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Hello,
We got to view your resume in dice.com. We are looking for Unix (Solaris) Systems Engineer for project in Chicago, IL with the following details.
Position: Unix (Solaris) Systems Engineer
Duration: 3 months
Location: Chicago, IL
Need an experience Unix Systems Engineer with at least 8 years of Unix system administration experience for a contract role located in the Chicago loop.
This position will provide 3rd level technical systems and applications infrastructure support for client's ITs Unix Engineering distributed systems. This individual has excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills in order to react to alerts from our monitoring tools as well as Service Desk notifications to resolve incidents.
Responsibilities:Principle responsibilities include the following:
-Monitor external and internal enterprise monitoring tools for system alerts
-Perform analysis and trending of Unix Engineering applications/services from monitoring data
-Investigate and troubleshoot Incident tickets (Priority P1-P5) for all Platform - Unix Engineering environments
-Keep Service Desk informed of the status of open incidents per the Operational Level Agreements (OLA)
-Engage and collaborate with other 2nd level support teams for incident resolution
-Engage and collaborate with other 3rd level support and management as needed, remaining engaged for knowledge management and documentation
-Provide support for user administration and repeatable work requests
-Follow standard practices and procedures and Platform Unix Engineering operational documentation
-Proactively recommends additional areas of documentation required and updates support and runbook documentation
-Capable of training other users and team members in application problems and operating system fundamentals
-Proactively lead and consistently work on Unix Engineering projects, work requests as it relates to Platform Unix Engineering Discretionary Investments and Discretionary Support items
-Proactively lead and consistently work on Platform Unix Engineering involvement with Release Management processes
-Proactively work and support Problem/Incident/Change Management processes
Job Competencies:
Tools, platforms and technologies:
-Sun Solaris 8/9/10
-Symantec/Veritas: Storage Foundations/File system(VxVM/VxFS), Veritas Cluster Server VCS/VVR/GCO, NetBackup
-Enterprise Monitoring Tools (e.g. HPs Sitescope, Openview, BAC/BPM; Gomez)
-Apache and Iplanet web servers
-Middleware Engineering/J2SE Applications(a plus) - BEA Weblogic, BEA Tuxedo, Java Tomcat, Tibco/MQ Series, JBOSS, SITA Runway
-Unix shell scripting/Perl
-SAN Architecture and Technologies which include storage subsystems hardware and software, specifically HP/HDS storage subsystems, Brocade switches, NAS
-Networking e.g. DNS, protocols, load balancing, etc.
-Incident/Problem Management Tools (e.g. HP ITSM, Peregrine Systems)
-Design/Architecture of distributed computing environments and highly available (HA and RAS) systems
-Windows and MS Office tools
-Well versed in Internet technologies(a plus)
-DB Technologies: Oracle 8i/9i/10G, 10G RAC (a plus)
-Linux (RedHat/SuSe) (a plus)
-Linux operating systems, specifically Red Hat and SUSE Linux
- Linux clustering technology, specifically RHEL Clustering and VCS
- x86 hardware, firmware and device drivers for HP Proliant servers
-Linux software distribution and recovery tools including rpm, RHN, Satellite server, Kickstart.
Linux disk management tools including Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and Veritas Volume Manager
-Content Management systems like Vignette product suite (a plus)
-ITIL Foundation(a plus)
Education:-BS in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
Experience:-Typically requires a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience
Skills:-Strong technical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Excellent knowledge of distributed computing technologies especially in the Unix Engineering client/server technology space and eCommerce/Internet space
-Strong customer focus and service oriented individual
-Ability to work and contribute as a team member.
If you are interested in this position and feel comfortable with the job description, please reply to this email with your current resume in word format with the following details:
.Availability.
.Visa status - (if on H1) employer details.
.Willingness to relocate.
.Number of years spent in each of the required skills
.Expected hourly pay rate.
I look forward to hear from you soon.
Thank You
Chandrakant Jain
JSC Global Solutions INC
Email-Ckjain@jscglobalsolutions.com
Website-www.jscglobalsolutions.com