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 

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