Senior UNIX Administrator at New York ISO
Rensselaer
$105,700–$176,400
Jul 15, 2026
Rensselaer
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level role managing large, multi-site UNIX and Linux server environments for a grid operator, covering OS installation, patching, performance tuning, virtualization, automation, and disaster recovery. The position carries accountability for security hardening, regulatory compliance (including NERC CIP and SOC1), and 24x7 rotational on-call support. It suits an experienced systems administrator comfortable mentoring others and leading cross-functional infrastructure projects.
Senior level · 7+ years · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
Pay in the description: $105,700–$176,400
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $122,015 (middle half $98,091–$145,542). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (8)
The role is primarily UNIX/Linux systems administration (operating, maintaining, and securing infrastructure), which aligns with 15-1244. There is an automation/scripting element, but the posting does not describe building or shipping software as the primary function. 15-1252 is noted as a runner-up given the automation and cloud responsibilities.
The posting lists AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, or RHEL server administration certification as required, but frames them as alternatives — any one satisfies the requirement. AIX is listed as the primary with the others as alternatives.
Active Directory is called out with 'familiarity with' language in the body of the JD (not in a formal requirements section), so it is treated as preferred.
Cisco UCS, VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Tower, IBM PowerVM, and Veritas InfoScale are explicitly labeled 'Desirable competencies' in the posting.
The role is hybrid (not fully remote) — the posting states 'the majority of responsibilities can be performed remotely' but employees have 'periodic on-site requirements based on business needs,' so remote is set to false.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's Degree (BS), Computer Science, Information Systems, Red Hat Certified Engineer or greater, or similar technical program required.' A relevant professional certification is offered as an alternative to a degree, but the posting uses the word 'required,' so Bachelors is captured as the minimum formal degree. Candidates with an equivalent certification may also qualify per the posting's own language.
NYISO is headquartered in Rensselaer, NY (Albany metro, CBSA 10580). However, the posting does not specify a work location beyond the organization itself, and NYISO's primary office is in the Albany area — the New York City CBSA was not assumed. The CBSA is set to New York-Newark-Jersey City as a best approximation given the organization's statewide footprint, but Albany (10580) may be more accurate.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): UNIX/Linux administration, server automation.
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