Linux Administrator
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
$25 - $30/hr
CogniSoft Technologies
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Skills
- Linux Administration
- File Systems
- Hardening
- IBM AIX
- IBM WebSphere
- Docker
- Documentation
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- FOCUS
- Communication
- Computer Networking
- Conflict Resolution
- DNS
- Backup Administration
- ProVision
- Problem Solving
- Python
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Red Hat Linux
- Regulatory Compliance
- Scalability
- Management
- Nagios
- Open Systems
- Oracle Linux
- Ruby
- Identity Management
- Inventory Management
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Scripting
- Servers
- System Monitoring
- Systems Architecture
- Ansible
- CentOS
- Version Control
- Virtual Machines
- Collaboration
- DHCP
- GitHub
- LVM
- TCP/IP
- Bash
- Unix
- Virtualization
- WildFly
- Zabbix
Summary
Role: Linux Administrator
Location: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) Frankfort, KY
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Summary:
Client is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to support and modernize a large enterprise Linux environment. This role will focus heavily on Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM), automation using Ansible, and improving the stability, security, and scalability of virtualized infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer, maintain, and support an Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM) environment, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Provision, manage, resize, and optimize virtual machines within OLVM
• Design, build, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles, with an emphasis on automation built from the ground up
• Utilize Ansible Tower or AWX to manage automation deployments across environments
• Support containerized workloads and virtualization initiatives (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Perform core Linux system administration tasks including user management, file systems, backups, and system monitoring
• Monitor system performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize resource utilization
• Ensure security, compliance, and system hardening in accordance with enterprise policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and automation tools
• Maintain clear and current documentation for system architecture and automated processes
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support enterprise initiatives
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)
• Strong background as a Linux Administrator in enterprise environments (Oracle Linux, Red Hat, CentOS)
• Proven experience with Ansible automation, including playbook development, role creation, and inventory management • Experience working in open systems environments
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, or similar)
• Experience with logical volume management (LVM)
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or Ruby)
• Exposure to AIX/UNIX environments
• GitHub or similar version control experience
• Experience administering JBOSS and/or WebSphere
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10527831
- Position Id: 8948558
- Posted 11 hours ago
Company Info
CogniSoft Technologies focuses on providing niche Business Intelligence & Data Analytic solutions to businesses across various industries. We are Tableau Alliance Partners. We are also an SAP certified Company.
We are a team of experienced, dedicated, hardworking, and innovative professionals who have had proven their expertise in different business verticals such as Banking and Financial Industry, Healthcare, Supply chain, Insurance, Software Development, IT consulting, Business consulting etc.
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