Senior Linux/UNIX System Administrator

Job Details: Job Location: ACES II

• Brevard County , FL, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $90000.00Salary/year, 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 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.

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 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+