Linux/UNIX System Administrator
Listed on 2026-10-19
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IT/Tech
Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Support
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 Red Hat 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 Red Hat 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
- Oracle Solaris 11 Systems Administration I, II, III
- Oracle Solaris 11 Logical Domains
- Oracle Solaris 11 Zones
- Oracle Solaris 11 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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