Unix Linux Administrator

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Unix / Linux Administrator

Who we are:

Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients’ challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.

The work:

We are seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Administrator with a strong background in system administration and automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Unix/Linux systems (specifically RHEL, SUSE, and AIX), ensuring high availability, security, and performance. You will leverage Bash, Python, and Ansible to automate routine tasks, streamline configurations, and enhance system operations.

System Setup & Configuration: Install, configure, and manage RHEL, SUSE, and AIX systems, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and up-to-date. Perform OS upgrades, patching, and system hardening.

Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate tasks such as updates, user provisioning, and health checks. Use Ansible for system configuration management and automation across multiple systems.

Service Management: Administer and automate core services using tools like systemd, cron, and Ansible to maintain system reliability.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or other related fields.

At least 3-4 years of hands-on experience in Unix/Linux system administration, specifically with RHEL, SUSE, and AIX.

Relevant certifications like RHCSA, RHCE, SUSE Certified Linux Administrator, or AIX Certified Administrator are a plus.

Cloud Integration: Experience integrating Unix/Linux systems with cloud environments like Azure is beneficial.

Automation Tools: Strong experience with Ansible, Bash, and Python to automate administrative tasks and system configurations.

Basic Infrastructure Skills: OS management, basic networking, basic security, basic storage

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Storage Management: Familiarity with managing LVM, RAID, and file systems.

Middleware: Familiarity with IBM MQ, Rocket, Apache, Tomcat, or JBoss.

Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware, PowerVM, or KVM.

Database Knowledge: Basic experience with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle running on Unix/Linux systems.

Backup & Disaster Recovery: Understanding of backup solutions and disaster recovery plans for Unix/Linux environments.

What’s in it for you?

Be part of Modernization efforts of moving MainFrame Infrastructure to Open Systems specifically RHEL,SUSE and AIX.

You will be part of Accenture’s growing community of technology professionals, continually expanding to provide the best services to our clients.

At Accenture, you will be working on innovative projects, while being exposed to the latest emerging technologies and industry best-practices.

We offer trainings and development programs and courses to help you grow your own tech stack and certifications.

What we believe

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger, and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

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