Unix/Linux Administrator - Senior

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

Grow with us! As a growing business, every NuAxis Innovations employee impacts the success and direction of this company. We all share a true passion for technology and enjoy working together to develop solutions, share ideas, and exchange knowledge. At NuAxis Innovations, we celebrate diversity and the unique perspective each team member brings to his/her job, team, and community. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Unix/Linux Administrator – Senior for a Full-Time position.

Job Description 

• The ideal UNIX administrator candidate will be able to do the following:

• The senior level UNIX administrator is responsible for all levels of administration across a large-scale complex of Linux/Solaris systems.

• Candidate must be accomplished in all areas of analysis, design, installation, implementation, configuration, tuning, operation, and security of mid-to-large-tier Redhat systems.

• Working knowledge of VMware for Redhat vmguest build, clone, snapshot, and general maintenance.

• Working knowledge of KVM and Redhat virtualization build and configuration

• Working knowledge of the Oracle Solaris operating system, LDOMs, ZFS file systems, and zones desirable.

• Performs high level analysis of RHEL/Solaris systems and applications software requirements, processes, and characteristics for the purpose of assuring efficient and effective software design and operation.

• Participates on teams responsible for the development of Linux based operating system applications.

• Evaluates new system and application requirements regarding impact to the RHEL/Solaris operating system environment.

• Performs installation of Linux and/or client server operating system software and hardware including OS supporting tools and interface support.

• Shell scripting would be preferable

• Working knowledge of Redhat Satellite desirable

• Performs problem determination, on Redhat/Solaris based systems and performs resolution

• Maintains patches, intrusion detection, and hardening processes in conjunction with policies and guidelines.

• Work with Security team on vulnerability detection, protection, and correction

• Evaluates specifications and features of new products, performing product comparisons, feasibility and cost benefit analysis, and performance and compatibility testing. Review customer business requirements and makes technical recommendations regarding software /hardware to meet business needs.

• Controls consistency and integrity monitoring and health checks of the operating system structure. 

• Maintains disaster recovery configurations for Linux/Solaris systems, performs annual disaster Recovery test for these platforms and maintains disaster recovery documentation and procedures in support of these systems.

• Maintains security configuration management software, hardware system/component controls and documentation/procedures in accordance with the organization.

• Performs performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of the operating system.

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We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.  Learn More.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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