UNIX Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled UNIX Systems Engineer to design, configure, implement, and maintain UNIX hardware and operating system environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), HP-UX, and Solaris. Your role will be crucial in optimizing backup processes, managing disk space allocations, and ensuring system security and high availability solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct Red Hat installation and configuration within cloud service management.

Manage filesystems effectively to ensure optimal performance.

Provide technical guidance and support to team members as needed.

Monitor operating systems, hardware, storage, and backup protocols.

Determine recovery times during disaster recovery and production testing, and implement efficiency improvements.

Engineer and implement redundant systems, establish policies for disaster recovery, and ensure data integrity.

Participate in project analysis, including feasibility studies, scopes, timelines, and task lists.

Design and execute UNIX authentication and security audits, providing solutions for discrepancies.

Review real-time trending data, engaging tiered support when necessary.

Maintain regular communication with users and management regarding service call status.

Assess and develop long-term goals for UNIX operating systems in collaboration with data owners.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Design and build complex IT systems infrastructures.

Conduct planning, designing, and evaluation of complex IT tools.

Handle unique user requests for system upgrades requiring in-depth research.

Implement highly complex applications effectively.

Administer and conduct rigorous tests on operating systems and software.

Schedule and monitor system backups, and perform data recovery when necessary.

Conduct root cause analysis on complex production systems.

Identify and implement process improvements with team collaboration.

Engage in planning and designing new platforms, evaluating new technologies.

Conduct cost analysis for proposed platforms and technology upgrades.

Create and maintain comprehensive systems documentation and user guides.

Mentor junior team members by sharing expertise and troubleshooting insights.

Apply scripting techniques to automate routine tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Seven (7) years of systems administration experience with UNIX operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, or HP-UX.

Five (5) years of experience in disaster recovery and data replication.

Five (5) years of hands-on troubleshooting, tuning, and patching experience.

Five (5) years of administration, configuration, and troubleshooting experience with UNIX Server Clusters, Load Balancing, and Virtualization.

Security Clearance

Active Secret level clearance required.

Sensitivity Level: IT-I Critical Sensitive.

Certifications:

Category IAT Level II (Security+ or similar). Relevant RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+ certification from a recognized authority.

Job Specific Skills

Advanced understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows, Windows Servers, Office 365, SharePoint, and Teams.

Ability to follow standard methodologies and apply relevant criteria.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex system issues.

Adeptness in planning and deploying new technologies, resolving technical issues individually and in team projects.

Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Exceptional customer service skills.

Advanced experience with cloud infrastructure, digital workspace, and storage technologies.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation for this position varies based on multiple factors, including location, skill set, education, certifications, client specifics, government clearance, and experience. The provided salary range is a guideline and reflects the unique nature of each role within ASM Research.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM to evaluate individuals based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, or national origin. We are fully committed to this principle in all recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion processes.

All employment decisions are made following equal employment principles.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are representative of those expected to successfully perform the primary functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Salary range: $78,500 - $132K.