Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Established in August 2016, Basecamp Consulting and Solutions is a dynamic Information Technology (IT) consulting firm committed to delivering results for our clients. Specializing in next-generation IT and digital transformation solutions, Basecamp Consulting and Solutions is dedicated to helping clients achieve success through trust, innovation, quality work, and a steadfast commitment to results.

At Basecamp, we believe in the power of emerging technologies to propel our clients toward their goals. Our focus lies in business and IT modernization, utilizing Cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and cutting-edge application development. We pride ourselves on a team of talented professionals who are passionate about supporting our clients on their journey towards innovative outcomes.

Basecamp Consulting and Solutions is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of IT consulting and we are equally committed to embodying these principles in every facet of our work.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Lead Account Executive, the Unix Administrator designs, configures, implements, and maintains UNIX hardware and operating system environments including AIX Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), HP-UX, and Solaris. Optimizes backup processes; optimizes disk space allocations; performs installations and upgrades; monitors and reviews logs; applies appropriate operating system security measures; designs and implements high availability solutions and plans data migrations between systems. Provides technical expertise and assistance to team members as required. Monitors operating system and hardware. Determines execution and recovery times during disaster recovery and production environment testing, along with designing and implementing efficiency improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineers and implements redundant systems; develops and enforces policies, procedures, and tests for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
• Participates in initial project analysis including feasibility studies, scope, timeline, task list, and duration of projects.
• Designs, implements, and performs UNIX authentication and security audits while providing solutions and remediation for identified discrepancies.
• Reviews real-time trending information, and contacts tiered support, when necessary.
• Maintains regular contact with users and supervisor/manager regarding status of open or pending service calls.
• Assesses and develops long term strategic goals for production operating systems versions in conjunction with data owners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelors Degree
• Seven (7) years of systems administration experience on UNIX operating systems Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Solaris, or HP-UX.
• Five (5) years hands-on troubleshooting, tuning and patching experience.
• Five (5) years administration, configuration and troubleshooting experience with UNIX Server Cluster, Load Balancing and Virtualization.
• Active Relevant RHCSA or CompTIA Linux + certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.