[Hiring] Unix Admin @Empower AI

Role Description

DIGITI is looking for a Unix Admin to support GSA platform management services which encompass operations, continuity services, and recovery services for all IT core infrastructure services required to deliver any technology. The Unix Engineer support services will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, monitoring, and upgrading UNIX system software.
• Providing support for on-premise and Cloud based systems.
• Creating and maintaining UNIX user accounts and access management systems.
• Creating and setting standardized backup and recovery policies, as well as security policies.
• Applying patches and upgrades in accordance with agreed upon schedules.
• Resolving hardware/software platform problems in complex, multi-layered environments.
• Analyzing the impact of software changes across other functional units.
• Maintaining space utilization statistics and forecasting future space requirements.
• Establishing, implementing, and recording Unix Administrator best practices.
• Implementing and managing systems to proactively monitor infrastructure.
• Making recommendations for upgrades to hardware and software based on existing operations, pending needs, and available budget.
• Recognizing trends and issues; foreseeing any upcoming risks, identifying existing risks, and taking necessary measures to eliminate them.
• Functioning as Level / Tier III support for analyzing, troubleshooting, and implementing solutions related to Unix OS technical problems.
• Actively involved with third parties engaged to ensure acceptable quality of service delivery and prevent information security incidents.
• Establishing relationships with third-party vendors to facilitate the timely release and distribution of information on infrastructure product security issues and patches.

Qualifications

• As a remote position, personnel are expected to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
• Personnel are expected to appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat.
• Personnel are expected to maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, Agile ceremonies, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
• Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible from their home office consistent with the company’s expectations of information security.
• Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone, or by video chat.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
• Travel minimally (less than 10%), via car or plane, which requires the ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds).

Requirements

• Public Trust Clearance by start date.
• ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Ability to work a 24x7x365 on-call rotation schedule.

Desired Qualifications

• Senior level experience with RHEL and mid-level experience with Solaris and Ubuntu.
• Familiarity with networking hardware and architectures to include Virtual LAN (VLAN) setup and configuration, Virtual Private Networks, routing, IPV4, IPV6, etc.
• Knowledge of automation processes for Linux server builds and AD integration.
• Experience using ServiceNow for ticket management and inventory management.
• Help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and quickly learn new skills and techniques.
• Strong aptitude for an independent working environment and high productivity rate.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, and VMware Certified Professional.

Education and Experience

• 4 - 9 years of experience and bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting industry standard software products.
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Description

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.