
Lead Engineer I, System & Infrastructure Administrator (Red Hat Linux & Solaris)
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KPMG is seeking a Lead Engineer, System & Infrastructure Administrator to support enterprise Solaris and Red Hat Linux environments within its Digital Nexus technology organization. The role covers server and storage administration, virtualization, networking, security controls, and shell-script automation. It also provides 24/7 production support through a scheduled on-call rotation, incident escalation, root-cause analysis, and maintenance windows.
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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer, System & Infrastructure Administrator (Red Hat Linux & Solaris) to join our Digital Nexus technology organization.Responsibilities: * Install, configure, optimize, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Oracle 11 as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.x and 9.x server environments * Administer physical Oracle/Sun SPARC Enterprise and T-Series hardware alongside enterprise x86 server platforms; deploy, configure, and maintain Solaris Global and Non-Global Zones, and enterprise Linux virtualization platforms (for example, VMware ESXi, KVM) * Configure and maintain SAN connectivity, multi-pathing (MPxIO, DM-Multipath), and filesystems (ZFS, LVM, XFS), alongside resilient network configurations (VLANs, IPMP, and bonding/teaming) * Implement OS security baselines, user access controls (RBAC/sudo), PAM authentication, and Linux security controls including SELinux and firewalld * Develop, maintain, and optimize administrative shell scripts using KornShell (ksh) and Bash to automate routine tasks, monitoring checks, and administrative workflows * Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to provide 24/7 production support, handle incident escalations, perform root-cause analysis (RCA), and execute scheduled maintenance windows * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications: * Minimum five years of recent enterprise UNIX/Linux systems administration experience supporting dual Solaris and RHEL environments * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, IT, or engineering is required or seven years of equivalent working experience * In-depth knowledge of Oracle/Sun SPARC (Enterprise & T-Series) and Linux x86 hardware platforms, alongside proven proficiency managing Solaris Global and Non-Global zones * Practical experience with SAN integration, multi-pathing (MPxIO, DM-Multipath), NFS configuration, ZFS, and Linux LVM/XFS file systems * Solid understanding of enterprise networking (VLANs, IPMP, bonding/teaming) and Linux security tools, including SELinux and firewalld * Strong proficiency in writing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation scripts using KornShell (ksh) and Bash * Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Tota
How this job compares
Set against the 2,455 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$84–124K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$38–47/hr102 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 98 open Systems Administrator jobs in New York and 2,455 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (2,102 postings).
- Education
- 720 of the 2,455 open Systems Administrator jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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