Tech Consultant - Infrastructure Patch & Unix Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. NTT DATA scores A on the Alion truth index.
Req ID: 397214
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We are currently seeking a Tech Consultant - Infrastructure Patch & Unix Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida (US-FL), United States (US).
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Unix Engineer with experience supporting enterprise-scale Unix/Linux environments. This role will be responsible for designing, testing, validating, and deploying operating system patches and platform enhancements while ensuring compliance, security, and operational stability across a complex infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Unix administration experience along with exposure to automation and patch management technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, test, and certify operating system patching solutions and platform enhancements.
- Develop and maintain patch catalogs, deployment processes, and patch governance standards.
- Support OS patch engineering activities across Unix/Linux server environments.
- Integrate and enhance patch management tools and automation capabilities.
- Validate, test, and release patches to ensure production readiness and compliance with organizational standards.
- Troubleshoot patch deployment issues and coordinate remediation activities.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to maintain platform health and stability.
- Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory requirements through timely patch execution.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Unix/Linux administration or engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems, system maintenance, and patch management.
- Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as Shell, Python, or Ansible.
- Experience with patch deployment, testing, validation, and release processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting financial services or highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with security compliance standards and vulnerability remediation processes.
- Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, AIX, or other Unix variants.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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