Senior Linux/UNIX System Administrator

GCubed,Inc

Brevard County, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Ansible, Automation, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Employee Orientation, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Oracle, Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris), Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Solaris Administration, System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Training/Teaching, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, Virtualization
LOCATION
Brevard County, FL
POSTED
11 days ago

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+

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