Unix Admin (remote)

at  Cognizant

LOCATION: ANYWHERE IN UNITED STATES, REMOTE

We are looking for Unix Admin for an immediate need. This is a client-facing role & the candidate will have regular interactions with various client leaders.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of hands-on experience installation, configuration and troubleshooting Red Hat Linux Operating System (versions 5.x-9.x).
• 3 years of infrastructure design and creating architectural diagrams for multiple servers build environments.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Unix OS hardening within an enterprise based on industry benchmarks (CIS).
• 2 years of experience working on Filesystems (VXFS, ZFS, EXT3, EXT4, XFS, UFS) and Volume Managers (VXVM, LVM).
• General networking communication protocols and security tools.
• Strong understanding of Unix security principles and SELinux
• Hands on experience with implementing audit and/or security products and sudo.
• Hands on experience with setting up, maintaining, and migrating LDAP services.
• Implementation of Linux/Unix Security Tools
• Securing connections using SSL, TLS for Unix services.
• Virtualization of Linux virtual machines using VMware.
• HP - Unix Administration; RedHat Linux Administration; Unix Shell Scripting; Unix.
  Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

The candidate will be responsible for implementation of Unix projects and securing the environment including planning, execution, installation, closure and turnover to the support team.

• Implement security direction and strategy for UNIX environment.
• Create, update and maintain Unix application team architectural diagrams.
• Design and integrate new security technology into Northern’ s environment.
• Participate in gathering technical and business requirements for new server builds.
• Ensure projects are following Northern standards.
• Work with project teams to complete tasks and initiatives.
• Work with application owners and vendors to resolve technical issues.