Level 2 NOC Systems Administrator – Linux/Unix Focus
Core
Provides advanced Linux/Unix systems administration in a 24×7 NOC environment, handling Level 2 escalations, deep troubleshooting, and system maintenance to ensure infrastructure reliability.
Role type
Level 2 NOC Systems Administrator (Linux/Unix)
Builds
Linux/Unix development, test, and production servers
Domain
IT Operations / Systems Administration
Required skills
Linux/Unix OS administration, Bash scripting, Python scripting, Ansible, incident root cause analysis, system patching, configuration management, operational reporting
Preferred skills
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, SUSE Linux, AI-assisted tools for system administration, RHCSA certification, CompTIA Linux+ certification
Technologies
yum, apt, rpm, Bash, Python, Ansible, RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE Linux
Responsibilities
Administers Linux/Unix servers (reloading, re-imaging, patching, configuration), diagnoses complex OS/service/connectivity issues, monitors system performance and initiates remediation, resolves Level 2 tickets, creates runbooks and trains Level 1 analysts, updates system records and ensures licensing compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC