4888 - Linux Systems Administrator

Position Summary: Linux Systems Administrator

Duration: 12 months contract (with potential for extension or conversion)
Position Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join the Enterprise Batch Team, supporting both on-premise and cloud-based batch application platforms. This is a backfill role on a team of 6 onshore and 5 offshore members, with light development responsibilities and a focus on stability, optimization, and cloud integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Linux servers and support channels (Slack) for issue resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotation (primarily handled offshore).
• Troubleshoot and maintain KornShell scripts, Docker containers, and application workflows.
• Tune Java and Python workloads in containerized environments.
• Support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and assist in deployments.
• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting or Python.
• Apply security patches and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with application teams on job migrations and data center transitions.
• Present ideas for platform improvements and proactively identify issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Linux administration (RedHat 8 preferred).
• Advanced scripting: UNIX Shell, KornShell, Python.
• Experience with Docker containers and CI/CD (GitLab).
• AWS expertise: AWS Batch, S3, Lambda, Glue.
• Familiarity with job scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M).
• Exposure to monitoring tools: Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Understanding of AWS orchestration tools: EventBridge, Step Functions, SQS.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.