--- title: 'Senior Unix/Linux Automation Engineer at ShyftLabs' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-unix-linux-automation-engineer-shyftlabs-noida-x00e7frd37nw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Senior Unix/Linux Automation Engineer at ShyftLabs - **Company:** ShyftLabs - **Location:** Noida, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/shyftlabs/027fa58c-34a4-4640-b797-528c53679f58 ## Job description Position Overview: Infrastructure Operations & Engineering team is seeking a Senior Unix Expert to join our global Unix Team, supporting India-hours coverage for a team that hosts critical applications, including Oracle-based Retail Management Systems (RMS). This is a senior-level individual contributor role requiring strong hands-on experience with a multi-platform enterprise environment spanning Oracle Linux (OL7/OL8/OL9) and AIX systems and automation-oriented development. The ideal candidate will be able to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, identify automation opportunities, plan and implement automation efforts, drive technical work through completion, and collaborate across infrastructure, security, cloud, database, network, storage, and application teams. Key Responsiblities: Unix Server & Infrastructure Engineering (30%) - Administer, patch, and maintain Oracle Linux and AIX servers; manage lifecycle and compliance using tools like OS Management Hub, Tanium, or equivalent. - Manage virtual machine provisioning, migration, lifecycle, and decommissioning across Nutanix AHV and GCP. - Support server standards, provisioning processes, infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives. - Troubleshoot complex server and infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. - Diagnose system memory, disk I/O, and storage performance issues (e.g., Virtual SCSI tuning) in high-availability environments. - Coordinate with application, database, network, storage, cloud, and security teams to resolve cross-platform issues. Processes automation (30%) - Design, build, and maintain Ansible playbooks to manage configuration across heterogeneous Linux/AIX fleets. - Lead discovery, planning, and implementation phases of new automation initiatives to reduce manual operations. Security & Patch Management (25%) - Support Linux and AIX Server patching using Tanium and related enterprise tools. - Remediate vulnerabilities and security findings within defined SLAs. - Support infrastructure security tools such as CrowdStrike and Delinea Secret Server. - Prepare and execute production infrastructure changes following established change management processes. Operational Support (15%) - Take ownership of incidents and escalations through diagnosis, coordination, resolution, and documentation. - Support monitoring and observability using platforms such as Datadog. - Manage ITSM tickets and engineering work through Jira Service Management. - Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. - Participate in disaster recovery testing, maintenance windows, and on-call support. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Linux OS (Oracle Linux preferred) in enterprise/production environments. - 4+ years of experience using Ansible for configuration management across Linux and AIX servers. - Working knowledge of patch management tools and zero-downtime patching strategies. - Proven experience driving automation projects from discovery through implementation. - Strong Ansible playbook scripting and automation skills. - Experience with Active Directory SSSD integration troubleshooting. - Experience with Nutanix AHV. - Experience with enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation. - Experience with ITSM and production change management processes. - Ability to independently manage complex technical work with limited supervision. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills. - Ability to participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance when required. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Tanium, CrowdStrike, Delinea Secret Server, and/or Datadog. - Experience supporting Linux workloads in GCP and/or AWS. - Experience with certificate management (creation/update). - Familiarity with FreeRADIUS, LDAP, or Kerberos. - Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. - Exposure to CI/CD and infrastructure automation platforms such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins. - Experience with infrastructure migrations, cloud initiatives, or data center modernization. - Relevant Linux, cloud, virtualization, or infrastructure certifications. We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources. This role is for on-site joining from our Noida office location. ## About ShyftLabs ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ShyftLabs is a data and AI consulting firm that builds enterprise-grade intelligent systems to help Fortune 500 companies, retailers, health organizations, and public agencies turn data into measurable business outcomes. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Brian Würtz Leth (Co-Founder, COO) – additional co-founders are not publicly listed. ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Data & AI consulting, digital transformation, enterprise technology services. - **Target customers**: B2B, large enterprises (Fortune 500), government agencies, healthcare organizations. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Move from pain points to measurable outcomes, fast.” They aim to make data actionable and power real-time decisions with privacy-first, responsible AI systems. ## Products & Services - **Enterprise AI & Data Consulting**: Custom AI solutions, machine learning models, and data infrastructure designed for trusted enterprise deployment. - **Digital Transformation Services**: Modernization of legacy systems, cloud migration, and scalable AI-ready platforms. - **Data Infrastructure & Governance**: Building governed data pipelines, privacy-first architecture, and secure integrations. - **Responsible AI Controls**: Governance frameworks, bias detection, and compliance-focused AI deployment. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held). - **Key Metric**: Claims to have unlocked over $2B in client value (as stated on their website) and $500M+ in measurable value for clients. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No public investors listed. Partners include major retailers, health organizations, and public agencies (specific names not disclosed). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: ~177 employees (LinkedIn) with +1.4% monthly growth; website states 250+ experts. - Active job postings: 30+ (Lever) with 22 roles posted in the last 90 days. - Offices in Toronto, New York, Dubai, and Noida (India), with distributed teams across 6 countries. - 54% of employees in technical roles, indicating strong engineering focus. ## Competitive Advantages - **Privacy-first architecture** and **governed data infrastructure** tailored for enterprise compliance. - **Multi-geography delivery** (North America, Europe, Middle East, India) enabling 24/7 support and diverse talent pools. - **Track record with Fortune 500 clients** and proven ability to deliver measurable ROI (over $500M client value). - **Full-stack AI expertise** spanning data engineering, machine learning, and responsible AI governance. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling AI systems that power real-time decisions across critical industries (retail, healthcare, government). - Modernizing legacy infrastructure for enterprises moving to AI-ready platforms. - Expanding their presence in commerce media (e.g., Carter partnership) and deepening client relationships through account management. - Growth in autonomous AI agents and privacy-first solutions. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Ratings**: 4.2/5 on Glassdoor (60 reviews) with Work-Life Balance 4.3, Compensation 4.2, Culture 4.2. - **Benefits**: 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents from day one. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid policy in Toronto (minimum 4 in-office days per week); other offices vary. Fast-paced, product-focused, and collaborative. - **Growth Opportunities**: Continuous learning, influence over strategic direction, and opportunities to build AI systems used by Fortune 500 companies. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. ## Sources 1. [shyftlabs.io](https://shyftlabs.io/about-us) 2. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/shyftlabsio) 3. [Indeed](https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Shyftlabs/jobs) 4. [GetClera](https://www.getclera.com/companies/shyftlabsio) 5. 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