Job 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
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+