Senior UC4/Automic and Linux Systems Administrator

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  • South Carolina
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Senior UC4/Automic Application Engineer / Linux Systems AdministratorRemote with Occasional TravelContract, W2 Only (no third party candidates please)We are seeking an experienced UC4/Automic Application Engineer with strong Linux administration skills to join a high-profile modernization and operations initiative. This is a long-term W2 contract opportunity, fully remote with occasional travel required for project meetings or team sessions.About the RoleThis position supports enterprise-level scheduling and automation platforms, ensuring reliability, stability, and modernization of critical systems. You'll contribute to complex, multi-tier application environments where flexibility, initiative, and collaboration are key. The ideal candidate has a proven background in UC4/Automic administration, scripting, and integration across Linux, Windows, and Mainframe systems.Key Responsibilities
  • Provide application administration support for UC4/Automic enterprise scheduling systems.
  • Develop monitoring solutions and reporting tools for job runs and batch environments.
  • Support incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediation of scheduling issues.
  • Lead and perform UC4 upgrades, migrations, and patching in production environments.
  • Integrate UC4 with Linux, Windows, and Mainframe environments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Collaborate with job scheduling teams to define standards, escalation processes, and diagnostic methods.
  • Develop and enhance automation scripts using JCL, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, and Java.
  • Contribute to disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for scheduling systems.
  • Provide guidance and expertise in additional scheduling platforms (Control-M, Autosys).
  • Document policies, procedures, and operational reports for administrative needs.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5–7 years of UC4/Automic experience in Linux and Windows environments.
  • Strong background supporting UC4/Automic with Oracle and SQL databases.
  • Proven success performing UC4 upgrades in production environments.
  • Advanced scripting/programming skills (JCL, PowerShell, Perl, Java).
  • At least 2 years of experience with Control-M and Autosys scheduling tools.
  • Solid understanding of IT development and enterprise-class multi-tier systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to management.
  • High integrity and confidence in decision-making with strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Red Hat-based Linux environments.
  • Proficiency in Bash scripting.
  • UC4/Automic certification (preferred, not required).
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree desirable).

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