Unix / Linux Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : TBD

Senior Linux / Unix Systems Architect / Administrator (Cloud & Infrastructure)

Position Overview

Position : Unix / Linux Team Lead Client : HCTRA

Location : TBD (will be in Houston but not sure of the location yet)

Max Pay Rate : TBD Duration :

Contract to Hire :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux / Unix Systems Architect / Administrator who can balance strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on system administration. This dual role requires someone who can design enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions while also leading operations and administration for approximately 400 Linux servers in a high-stress, mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Linux / Unix administration, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and AWS or Azure, combined with proven project management experience. This ensures the ability to not only design and deploy solutions but also manage timelines, resources, and cross-team collaboration for successful delivery of infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design

Architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Linux / Unix infrastructure solutions across OCI, AWS, or Azure.

Lead administration, monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting for ~400 Linux servers.

Plan, lead, and deliver infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.

Lead and mentor a team of Linux / Unix engineers and administrators.

Leverage OCI services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity) for enterprise workloads.

Ensure systems follow best practices for security hardening, patching, and access controls.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications