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Unix Admin

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $42.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Dec 04, 2025
Below is the full JD. I really just need someone with general Unix skills. if you are not a full blow Unix admin that is ok. If you want to learn and grow and have decent Unix skills that is fine. You need some competency but don't need to be an expert. All levels welcome for this role, pay determined by skill level. Please apply this will move fast Description We are seeking a junior-mid level UNIX Administrator to join the Teradata infrastructure team supporting a financial institutions enterprise data platforms. This team is responsible for OS-level and ecosystem support of Teradata environments, ensuring high availability and resiliency as the bank builds out new data centers and gradually migrates to cloud. This is a hands-on infrastructure role, not a DBA role. The ideal candidate brings strong UNIX skills, shell scripting, and automation experience, plus exposure to Teradata or similar vendor-supported database appliances at the OS level. Key Responsibilities * Provide OS-level administration for Teradata systems and related ecosystem components in production and non-prod environments. * Support environment and ecosystem health, including: Server builds and configuration in new data centers Patching, upgrades, and certificate management Monitoring, break/fix, and troubleshooting. * Work closely with the Teradata vendor to coordinate changes, review issues, and validate fixes (vendor performs many platform-level changes; this team manages and coordinates). * Participate in a near 24O7 support model in coordination with offshore/India resources (no guaranteed overtime, but role is part of the production support function). * Partner with senior team members to: Review and enhance existing shell/bash scripts Implement automation for routine operational tasks. * Contribute to vulnerability remediation and compliance-driven activities across the Teradata ecosystem. * Handle ad-hoc operational tasks (e.g., password changes, access updates, environment checks) as requests arise from monitoring and internal stakeholders. * Document procedures and share knowledge to help standardize support across the team. Required Experience & Qualifications * Hands-on UNIX/Linux administration experience in an enterprise environment. Manager is flexible on "years of experience"; focus is on real, demonstrable work. * Strong shell/bash scripting skills, including the ability to: Read and understand existing scripts Troubleshoot and make modifications Use scripts to automate routine operational tasks. * Experience supporting large, vendor-supplied platforms (e.g., Teradata, Exadata, Netezza, or similar appliances) at the OS/infrastructure level. * Solid understanding of: Production support concepts (monitoring, incident response, root cause thinking) Patching/upgrade activities and basic certificate/SSL management workflows. * Proven ability to work in a back-end, infrastructure-focused role (not application development/ETL). * Strong communication skills and comfort working with both senior technical leads and external vendors. * Must be willing and able to work onsite in Charlotte CIC 3 days per week (days flexible). Nice to Have * Direct experience with Teradata infrastructure specifically. * Background working in large financial services or similarly regulated environments. * Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools and ticketing/incident systems. * Exposure to data center migrations or building out new hardware in new DCs. * Experience working as part of a global/onshore-offshore support model. Skills Unix, Linux, shell script, bash scripting, teradata Top Skills Details Unix,Linux,shell script,bash scripting Additional Skills & Qualifications Top Skills to Screen For 1. Strong UNIX/Linux Administration Enterprise server management, OS-level troubleshooting. 2. Shell/Bash Scripting & Automation Can read, understand, and modify existing scripts; uses scripting to automate operations. 3. Teradata (or Similar Appliance) Experience at OS Level Has supported Teradata or a comparable database appliance infrastructure (NOT a pure DBA). 4. Production Support & Ecosystem Operations Monitoring, break/fix, patching, upgrades, certificate and vulnerability remediation coordination. 5. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination Comfortable working with vendor support teams and internal tech leads. 6. Soft Skills Common sense, flexibility, willingness to learn, clear communication, and ability to handle a fast-moving, sometimes "interesting" production environment. What the Team Does * Owns OS-level and ecosystem support for Teradata platforms (not database tuning). * Focuses on: Production support & environment uptime New hardware builds in new data centers Patching/upgrades, certificate management Monitoring & break/fix, vulnerability remediation coordination Vendor coordination with Teradata (they perform many changes; team coordinates and validates). What This Role Is / Is Not * Is: A UNIX/Linux systems administrator role with strong shell/bash scripting and automation experience. Someone who has worked in a Teradata (or similar data warehouse appliance) environment at the OS/infrastructure level. * Is NOT: A Teradata DBA or application/ETL developer role (no query tuning, user support, or LOB-facing DBA work). Candidate Profile * Level: Junior to mid-level UNIX admin - manager cares more about real hands-on work than exact years. * Must be comfortable: Reading, understanding, and modifying shell scripts Working in a 24O7 global support model (India team in place; this role has no guaranteed OT but is part of the production support coverage model) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.