Unix System Administrator (Onsite) (Bellevue)

Linux Administrator Location:

Bellevue, WA (Onsite) Duration:

6+ months

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced

Linux Administrator

to support and manage enterprise-level Unix/Linux environments. This role requires strong hands-on experience with system administration, shell scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and cloud fundamentals. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across Unix/Linux systems, Azure environments, and scripting tools such as Python and PowerShell.

Key Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain

Linux/Unix servers

in production and non-production environments. Perform system monitoring, OS patching, performance tuning, log analysis, and root cause troubleshooting. Develop and maintain

Unix shell scripts

for automation, task scheduling, and system operations. Use text-processing tools such as

awk, sed, grep

for log parsing and data manipulation. Implement and support infrastructure tasks involving

file systems, permissions, networking, and security hardening . Work with

Azure environments

for VM provisioning, monitoring, and system operations (basic Azure administration). Create scripts using

Python

and

PowerShell

to automate operational workflows. Support change management, documentation, and configuration tracking. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues. Maintain high availability and reliability of Linux systems within enterprise standards.

Required Skills & Experience 68+ years

of hands-on experience in Unix/Linux system administration.

Strong command of: Unix/Linux OS concepts and administration Shell scripting (bash/ksh) and text-processing (awk, sed, grep) Linux services, networking, process management, file systems Experience automating tasks using

Python

and

PowerShell . Familiarity with

Microsoft Azure

compute, VM operations, storage basics, and monitoring. Understanding of programming and scripting fundamentals, version control practices. Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities in large-scale environments.

Preferred Skills Experience working in enterprise or production operational support roles. Knowledge of infrastructure automation and monitoring frameworks. Exposure to DevOps concepts or CI/CD is a plus. Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Experience Range 610 years

across Unix/Linux administration, scripting, Azure, and automation tooling.