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Legacy Systems Engineer; AIX/Solaris
Job in
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, 22554, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Illumen Group, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, IT Support, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Legacy Systems Engineer provides specialized support for maintaining, modernizing, and migrating legacy AIX and Solaris–based systems. This role focuses on understanding complex, non-Windows environments and supporting their transition into modern cloud or hybrid infrastructures while ensuring system stability, security, and continuity of operations.
Responsibilities- Support the assessment and migration of AIX and Solaris–based applications and infrastructure from on-premises or legacy hosting environments to modern cloud or hybrid platforms
- Perform system and dependency discovery to identify technical risks, constraints, and modernization opportunities
- Develop and execute migration and cutover plans, including lift-and-shift and re-platforming approaches where appropriate
- Provide hands-on system administration support for AIX and Solaris environments during migration and stabilization phases
- Support post-migration stabilization, performance tuning, and configuration hardening
- Collaborate with cloud engineers, architects, security, and Dev Ops teams to ensure legacy systems integrate cleanly into modern environments
- Assist with documentation and knowledge transfer, enabling long-term operational support by internal teams
- Provide surge or after-hours support during critical migration or cutover windows when required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience supporting or migrating enterprise systems, with hands-on experience in AIX and/or Solaris environments
- Strong understanding of UNIX-based operating systems, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure
- Experience supporting system migrations to cloud or hybrid environments
- Proficiency with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Power Shell)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM/Bicep)
- Ability to work independently in complex, legacy environments and collaborate effectively across technical teams
- Experience supporting large-scale modernization or migration initiatives
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
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