Job description of Unix technical Architect Minimum 8 yrs of experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade UNIX systems (RHEL, Solaris) with a focus on high availability, performance, and security.
- Lead containerization efforts using Docker and OpenShift, including architecture planning, deployment, and management.
- Integrate UNIX systems with Active Directory for authentication, access control, and compliance.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for advanced system and infrastructure issues.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and patching using Ansible, Shell, and Python.
- Perform regular OS upgrades, security patching, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with corporate standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting.
- Document infrastructure standards, architecture designs, and operational procedures.
- Mentor junior engineers and guide the team on best practices in UNIX systems administration, container orchestration, and system security.
- Hardware knowledge in Dell , Oracle , Cisco.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with UNIX system administration in enterprise environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and UNIX variants such as Solaris.
- Proven experience with Docker and OpenShift platforms.
- Strong understanding of Active Directory integration with UNIX systems using services like SSSD, Kerberos, and LDAP.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
- Solid understanding of networking, DNS, NFS, system hardening, and firewall configurations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: RHCE, Linux+, OpenShift Administrator, or equivalent.
- Experience with hybrid and cloud environments (AWS, OCI).
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, GitOps workflows, and CI/CD integration in UNIX environments.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and incident resolution workflows.
- Experience with monitoring/logging too
