Linux Administrator

Overview

On Site
$60 - $90
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Linux
Bash
Python

Job Details

Linux Administrator

Requirements:
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Ensures systems remain stable, secure, and optimized to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) and associated tools.

  • Performance Monitoring & Tuning: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for high availability and reliability.

  • Security Management: Apply security patches, enforce access controls, and maintain strong system security practices.

  • Scripting & Automation: Use Bash, Python, Perl, and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to streamline administrative tasks and configuration deployments.

  • Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex Linux system, hardware, and software issues.

  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with development, networking, and IT teams to deploy applications, integrate new technologies, and support ongoing projects.

  • Documentation: Maintain clear and detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Linux Administrator in a production environment.

  • Strong understanding of Linux distributions, kernel components, file systems, and networking.

  • Proficiency with automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

  • Strong scripting abilities (Bash, Python, or Perl).

  • Experience with virtualization and cloud platforms (VMware, KVM, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Solid understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH.

  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

  • Certifications such as RHCE or LFCS are a strong asset.

Core Technologies

  • Operating Systems: RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE

  • Automation: Ansible, Puppet, Chef

  • Scripting: Bash, Python, Perl

  • Virtualization/Containers: VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Monitoring: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana

  • Web Servers: Apache, Nginx

  • Networking Services: DNS, SSH, LDAP

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