Senior Linux/UNIX System Administrator

Role: Senior Linux/UNIX System Administrator Location: Brevard County , FL 32925 Let s create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies. Description Job Description: The Linux/UNIX System Administrator will manage and maintain Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role involves managing system resources, performing proactive system maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, and supporting cloud-based Linux environments. The administrator will also provide guidance and training to junior team members and assist with system migrations. Key Responsibilities Administer Linux/UNIX-based systems, including RedHat 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 RedHat 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+ #J-18808-Ljbffr The AES Group