HP-UX/UNIX/Linux Administrator

Position Title: HP-UX/UNIX/Linux Administrator

Title/Name this Position Reports to: Manager of Operations (HP-UX/NOC)

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Location: 7070 American Veterans Parkway, Middleburg Heights, OH

Salary Range: $60k-$75k

Job Summary

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. The administrator plays a key role in maintaining system stability, security, and operational efficiency across the environment.

Administration 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

Monitoring, Documentation & Operations

• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in technical projects from planning through execution
• Test and implement new technologies and operational processes
• Occasional travel to data centers for onsite support; Cleveland & Akron
• Support virtualization and storage platforms (VMware, Pure Storage); RHEL VMs
• Windows Server 2025 knowledge a plus
• Assists with system upgrades, patching, etc. during monthly maintenance windows

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+ preferred
• 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

Candidate 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