UNIX System Administrator (100% remote)

Job Title : UNIX System Administrator (100% remote)

Location : Remote

Department : SMUD

Reports To : CEO

Job Type : Contract

About Prestige Development Group (PDG)

Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

SMUD is seeking a leased employee, UNIX System Administrator, to support the administration, maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of AIX / IBM and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems within the organization's IT infrastructure. This role will ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of UNIX environments, support system migrations, and maintain comprehensive documentation for all UNIX-related assets and processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. AIX / IBM System Administration

• Perform day-to-day administration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of AIX systems, VIOS, HMC's, and Managed Systems.
• Provision and manage AIX virtual server builds using PowerVM technology.
• Perform administration of AIX LPARs configured as part of a PowerHA cluster.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation strategies to secure AIX / IBM environments.
• Manage IBM Power lifecycle migrations including planning, execution, and validation.
• Integrate AIX Logical Partitions (LPARs) with the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for accurate asset tracking.
• Support application migrations from AIX / IBM platforms to Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86 architectures or to Cloud hosted environments.

2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

3. Documentation and Asset Management

4. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

5. Other Duties

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Compensation & Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Prestige Development Group (PDG) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

PDG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

Background Check Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PDG complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.This template ensures compliance with major federal and state-specific labor laws, incorporates diversity and inclusivity practices, and aligns with standard job description structures. Adjustments may be made based on specific job roles and legal requirements in certain states.