UNIX/Linux Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain UNIX hardware and operating system environments, including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris.

• Optimize backup processes and manage disk-space allocations.

• Execute installations and upgrades.

• Monitor and analyze logs.

• Implement operating-system security measures.

• Design and implement systems that ensure high availability and redundancy.

• Plan and execute data migrations between systems.

• Provide technical support and expertise to team members.

• Oversee operating-system, hardware, storage, and backup procedures.

• Assess execution and recovery times during disaster recovery and production environment testing.

• Design and implement improvements for operational efficiency.

• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and tests related to disaster recovery and data archiving.

• Participate in project evaluations, including feasibility studies, scope assessments, timelines, task lists, and project duration.

• Design, implement, and conduct UNIX/Linux authentication and security audits.

• Provide solutions for identified security issues.

• Review real-time trending data and escalate to tiered support when necessary.

• Maintain communication with users and supervisors/managers regarding open or pending service requests.

• Evaluate and establish long-term strategic goals for production operating-system versions in collaboration with data owners.

• Configure and manage Linux/Unix operating systems, install software, troubleshoot issues, maintain network-component integrity, and implement enhancements to boost reliability and performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of systems administration experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems, including AIX, Solaris, or HP-UX.

• At least five (5) years of experience in disaster recovery and data replication.

• A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on troubleshooting, tuning, and patching experience.

• At least five (5) years of experience in administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of UNIX server clusters, load balancing, and virtualization.

• Demonstrated experience with both UNIX and Linux operating systems and a clear understanding of their differences.

• Familiarity with STIGs and experience using STIG tools, applications, and testing.

• Experience with OS and application updates, patching, general maintenance, file-system management, and verifying directory/mount points.

• Experience operating in development, testing, and production environments.

• Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud architecture.

• Understanding of virtual environments such as VMware and Kubernetes.

• Experience with backup and restore procedures.

• Command-line system administration experience, including file-system management, user-account management, and verifying network configurations.

• Strong knowledge of both virtual and physical network configurations.

• Familiarity with DISA STIG guidance and RMF.

• Extensive IT systems troubleshooting experience.

• Clearance requirement: None.

• Relevant computing-environment certifications/knowledge include: HP UX CSA, HP OpenVMS, GCUX, SCSA, SCNA, UNIX AIX, Linux, RHCT, RHCE, RHCSA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple healthcare coverage options, including low deductible, high deductible, and HSA-eligible plans.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Accident and illness coverage.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan featuring an industry-leading 6% match.

• Profit sharing based on company performance.

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.