Unix system administrator_ walkin interview (05-sep-26)

Exp Range- 4 to 12 yrs

Pune: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Sahyadri Park 2, Plot No. 5, MIDC SEZ, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Phase-III, Hinjewadi, Pune - , Maharashtra

patching strategies and governance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. 4-8+ years of relevant experience in Infrastructure Operations, Security Operations, or Patch Management. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience managing patching across global infrastructure environments.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Unix Admin Commands and Shell Scripting Good knowledge of Unix /Linux (Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu) OS fundamentals Knowhow of Platforms like Application/Web Servers (Apache/Tomcat) , Messaging Platforms (MQ/Solace) , Containerization platforms like Openshift Good to have – Dev Ops Tools, Ansible

Key Responsibilities

Patch Management Operations

Manage end-to-end patch lifecycle for servers, desktops, virtual machines, network devices, etc Plan and execute Patches - monthly, quarterly, and emergency patching activities. Deploy OS and application patches across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. Coordinate patch schedules with application owners, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders. Patch Cataloguing and Classification , Prioritize patch deployment based on risk levels, and business impact. Track remediation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities within agreed SLAs

Testing & Change Management

Validate patches in test and pre-production environments before production rollout. Raise and manage change requests in accordance with ITIL processes. Conduct impact assessments and rollback planning for patch deployments. Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) reviews.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Develop and maintain patch automation scripts and workflows. Optimize patch deployment processes using enterprise tools. Identify opportunities to improve patch compliance and reduce operational effort. Support initiatives related to platform modernization and security enhancement.

Process Knowledge

ITIL Foundation Change Management Release Management Configuration Management