HP-UX/UNIX/Linux Administrator

Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite per week at 7070 American Veterans Parkway, Middleburg Heights, OH.

Salary range: $60k–$75k.

About the role

The HP-UX / UNIX / Linux Administrator supports enterprise infrastructure operations, with a primary focus on HP-UX systems and broader UNIX/Linux environments. This role is responsible for system administration, performance optimization, security, patching, and troubleshooting across mission-critical platforms. The position also contributes to Linux modernization efforts and helps with system monitoring, deployments, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HP-UX and Linux systems (RHEL preferred).
• Build and configure servers, including hardware, services, directories, and system settings.
• Apply OS patches, firmware updates, and security fixes.
• Optimize resources and perform kernel tuning based on utilization.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize stability.
• Perform routine maintenance during defined maintenance windows.
• Analyze logs and resolve system issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage users, groups, and system access controls.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts, cron jobs, and automation tasks.
• Produce performance and capacity planning reports.
• Maintain and improve system security posture.
• Support and maintain file systems, storage connectivity, and networking (NFS, SMB).
• Contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives; HP-UX to RHEL modernization.
• Monitor system health and proactively address issues; escalate to management when needed.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support.
• Participate in technical projects from planning through execution.
• Test and implement new technologies and operational processes.
• Occasional travel to data centers for onsite support in Cleveland & Akron.
• Support virtualization and storage platforms (VMware, Pure Storage); RHEL VMs.
• Assist with system upgrades, patching, etc. during monthly maintenance windows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Linux certification(s) preferred; Windows certification(s) a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+.
• Experience with HP-UX and enterprise UNIX environments.
• Knowledge of storage systems (SAN/NAS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in NOC/SOC environments a plus.
• Continuous learning via self-help methods.
• Windows Server 2025 knowledge a plus.