
Lead Engineer I, System & Infrastructure Administr
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KPMG is seeking a Lead Engineer, System & Infrastructure Administrator specializing in Red Hat Linux and Solaris for its Digital Nexus technology organization. The role supports enterprise Oracle, Solaris, and Linux environments, including server hardware, virtualization, storage, networking, security, and automation. The engineer also provides production support through an on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance. Candidates need at least five years of enterprise UNIX/Linux administration experience and a qualifying degree or equivalent experience.
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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 b st decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6707\_9\_26 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link "https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? "contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,464 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$85–130K/yr1,655 salary ranges
- US median$38–47/hr103 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Systems Administrator jobs in Mississippi and 2,464 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Mississippi
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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 (2,111 postings).
- Education
- 720 of the 2,464 open Systems Administrator jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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