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B12 Consulting · 4 days ago

Unix Solutions Architect

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

B12 Consulting is seeking a Unix Solutions Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Linux/Unix infrastructure solutions. The role involves leading administration for a large-scale environment, managing projects, and mentoring a team of engineers while ensuring compliance and security best practices are followed.

Information Technology
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Growth Opportunities
Hiring Manager
Judy Short
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Responsibilities

Architecture & Design
Architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Linux/Unix infrastructure solutions across OCI, AWS, or Azure
Develop roadmaps for cloud adoption, hybrid integrations, and modernization projects
Align infrastructure design with business continuity, performance, and compliance requirements
Systems Administration & Operations
Lead administration, monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting for ~400 Linux servers
Provide senior-level support for performance, scalability, and availability issues in a mission-critical environment
Automate system provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
Project Management
Plan, lead, and deliver infrastructure projects from initiation through completion
Manage resources, schedules, risks, and communications across multiple stakeholders
Ensure project milestones are met and outcomes align with strategic goals
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of Linux/Unix engineers and administrators
Drive operational excellence and ensure effective incident response in high-pressure conditions
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Leverage OCI services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity) for enterprise workloads
Compare OCI, AWS, and Azure capabilities to recommend best-fit solutions
Architect and support hybrid connectivity and cloud migration strategies
Security & Compliance
Ensure systems follow best practices for security hardening, patching, and access controls
Maintain compliance with regulatory, industry, and organizational standards

Qualification

Linux/Unix administrationOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Project managementAutomation toolsNetworking knowledgeLeadership experienceAWS experienceAzure experienceKubernetes experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of Linux/Unix systems administration and architecture experience
Proven ability to manage large-scale Linux environments (400+ servers)
Expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI); experience with AWS or Azure
Strong background in project management for infrastructure initiatives
Proficiency with automation and scripting tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, Shell)
Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and high-availability systems
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and mission-critical operations

Preferred

OCI, AWS, or Azure professional certifications
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
Background in disaster recovery planning, clustering, and performance optimization
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Company

B12 Consulting

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B12 Consulting™ leverages the AGILE approach for projects in emerging technologies & provides enterprise Consulting in Technology projects.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://b12consulting.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Judy Short
Chief Talent Officer
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Mike Short
Senior Advisor & Strategic Partnerships
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