Unix/Linux Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Ansible
Bash
CentOS
Change Management
Collaboration
Computer Networking
Configuration Management
IBM WebSphere MQ
Management
Message Queues
Operational Efficiency
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Documentation
ITIL
Linux
Performance Tuning
Python
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Root Cause Analysis
Scripting
Servers
Shell Scripting
Standard Operating Procedure
System Monitoring
System Security
Unix

Job Details

Job Title: Unix-Linux Administrator with Ansible Scripting
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Onsite)

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Unix/Linux Administrator with strong hands-on experience in Ansible scripting to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and automating Linux/Unix environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and system security across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Unix/Linux servers and environments.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation, configuration management, and application deployment.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support environment setup, patches, and upgrades.
  • Contribute to automation strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configurations.

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux (RHEL, CentOS, or other distributions) administration.
  • Proven experience in Ansible scripting and automation.
  • Solid understanding of networking, system security, and shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred).
  • Experience in performance tuning, patching, and system monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.

Nice to Have:

  • IBM MQ (Message Queue) skills are highly advantageous.
  • Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD environments is a plus.

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