Linux/UNIX System Administrator

Description:

The Linux/UNIX System Administrator will manage and maintain AFTAC’s Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role will involve managing system resources, performing proactive system maintenance, handling troubleshooting tasks, and supporting cloud-based Linux environments. The administrator will also provide training and guidance to junior staff and assist in system migrations.

Administer Linux/UNIX-based systems, including RedHat and Solaris, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Perform proactive space management, scalability improvements, and implement high-availability strategies.

Support system migrations, including physical-to-virtual conversions and cloud integrations.

Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure system uptime.

Develop and document scripts for automation of administrative tasks.

Assist in the development of IT infrastructure replacement plans and hardware refresh cycles.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Linux/UNIX system administration.

Strong knowledge of RedHat 7.x, Solaris, and other Linux variants.

Certifications: Security+ required, RHCSA, RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) preferred.

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Top Secret Clearance

IAT Level 2

Oracle (Solaris) Certified Associate and/or Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Desired Qualifications:

Oracle Solaris 11 Systems Administration I, II, III

Oracle Solaris 11 Logical Domains

Oracle Solaris 11 Zones

Oracle Solaris Essentials and Shell Oracle

Solaris 11 ZFS Administration

Oracle Solaris 11 Security Administration

Oracle Solaris 11 Performance Tuning and Management

Red Hat Automation with Ansible

Red Hat System Administration I, II, III

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Red Hat Satellite Administration

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

Comptia Linux+