Senior Unix Systems Administrator

Saicon Consultants Inc

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This individual will be responsible for administering and securing LDAP/LDAPS environments, managing Unix/Linux systems, supporting DNS services, and leading server lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, migrations, and troubleshooting. We are seeking a Senior Unix LDAP Engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting secure LDAP environments within large-scale enterprise infrastructures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Jose, CA

    Description

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a Senior Unix LDAP Engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting secure LDAP environments within large-scale enterprise infrastructures. This individual will be responsible for administering and securing LDAP/LDAPS environments, managing Unix/Linux systems, supporting DNS services, and leading server lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, migrations, and troubleshooting.
    The ideal candidate will possess strong infrastructure engineering expertise, a security-first mindset, and experience supporting mission-critical production environments.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Administer and maintain LDAP/LDAPS directory services in enterprise environments
    • Configure, secure, and troubleshoot LDAP authentication and directory integrations
    • Manage Unix/Linux server environments including builds, installations, upgrades, and patching
    • Perform server migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives
    • Administer and support DNS infrastructure and related services
    • Implement system hardening, access controls, and security best practices
    • Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability across infrastructure environments
    • Troubleshoot complex system, authentication, and connectivity issues
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and standards
    • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams on enterprise initiatives
    • Support production incidents, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts

    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a reputed institution
    • 10+ years of hands-on experience with Unix/Linux system administration
    • Strong experience administering LDAP and Secure LDAP (LDAPS) environments
    • Experience with DNS server administration and troubleshooting
    • Expertise with server builds, installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
    • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
    • Knowledge of system security, authentication, and access management concepts
    • Experience working in enterprise-scale production environments

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with OpenLDAP, 389 Directory Server, or similar LDAP platforms
    • Knowledge of Kerberos, PAM, SSO, MFA, or Identity & Access Management solutions
    • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, or Solaris
    • Scripting experience with Shell, Python, or Perl
    • Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools
    • Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments
    • Understanding of PKI, certificates, and encryption technologies

    Technical Skills
    • LDAP / LDAPS
    • Unix / Linux Administration
    • DNS Administration
    • Server Builds & Patching
    • System Upgrades & Migration
    • Infrastructure Security
    • Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning
    • Shell Scripting
    • Authentication & Access Management

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