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Unix Operations Administrator - Arlington Virginia
Company: DMI (Digital Management, Inc.)
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Posted On: 05/04/2024
Unix Operations Administrator
Job ID
2024-26623
Category
Infrastructure Support
Location
US-VA-Arlington
About DMI
DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories. About the Opportunity
Job Summary: As a Unix Operations Administrator, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our Unix-based infrastructure to ensure its reliability, security, and performance. You will work closely with the IT operations team, software developers, and other stakeholders to support our business-critical applications and services running on Unix-based platforms. Your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate effectively will be essential in managing and troubleshooting various Unix systems. Responsibilities: System Administration: - Perform day-to-day administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Unix-based systems and associated services.
- Configure, install, and upgrade Unix operating systems, ensuring proper integration with the overall IT environment.
- Implement security measures, access controls, and patch management to protect Unix systems from vulnerabilities.
- Incident Management:
- Act as the second-level point of contact for incident escalations related to Unix systems.
- Investigate and resolve complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement to enhance overall system efficiency.
- Tune and optimize Unix configurations and kernel parameters for optimal application performance.
- Backup and Recovery:
- Design and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery procedures for Unix systems.
- Conduct periodic backup tests to ensure data integrity and implement backup-related improvements.
- Automation and Scripting:
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine tasks and system provisioning.
- Identify opportunities for process automation to streamline operations.
- Collaboration and Documentation:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system requirements and implement changes.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
- Security Compliance:
- Ensure Unix systems adhere to internal security policies and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary measures to maintain a secure environment. Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (X years) as a Unix Systems Administrator or a related role.
- Proficiency in Unix-based operating systems such as Linux, Solaris, or AIX.
- Strong understanding of system administration, networking, and security principles.
- Experience with virtualization technologies and containerization (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl) for automation and task automation.
- Solid knowledge of storage management, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Qualifications
Location: Arlington, VA Physical Requirements: N/A US Citizenship Required Working at DMI DMI is a diverse, prosperous and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. As such, we offer a variety of perks and benefits that help met various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing: |
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