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Senior Linux System Administrator

Montgomery, AL, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $68.00 - 70.00 per hour

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Servers
Lifecycle Management
Performance Tuning
Identity Management
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
Docker
Bash
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Auditing
SSL
TLS
Secure Shell
Hardening
Firewall Administration
Management
File Systems
Storage
LVM
Security+
CISSP
Ubuntu
Medicaid
HIPAA
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Health Care
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Linux
Cloud Computing

Servers
Lifecycle Management
Performance Tuning
Identity Management
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
Docker
Bash
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Auditing
SSL
TLS
Secure Shell
Hardening
Firewall Administration
Management
File Systems
Storage
LVM
Security+
CISSP
Ubuntu
Medicaid
HIPAA
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Health Care
PASS
Linux
Cloud Computing

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Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Type: Contract
Job #106864

Senior Linux System Administrator
Location: Montgomery, AL (100% Onsite)
Pay: $68-$70 Per Hour
Duration: 12-Month Contract with Extension Potential
Schedule: Full-Time | No Remote Work Available

A leading government healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to support and maintain critical Linux infrastructure across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly visible enterprise systems supporting essential public healthcare services while contributing to security, automation, cloud operations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

What You'll Do

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in production and non-production environments.
Manage Linux workloads running both on-premises and within Microsoft Azure environments.
Perform system patching, upgrades, security updates, and lifecycle management.
Implement and maintain security hardening standards, compliance controls, and audit requirements.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Bash and PowerShell scripting.
Support Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD processes involving Linux-based systems.
Administer Docker container environments and support secure secrets management practices.
Manage storage, filesystems, partitions, and Linux performance tuning.
Support identity and access management solutions including PAM, SSSD, and sudo administration.
Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and cybersecurity teams on operational and security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
Strong experience administering Ubuntu Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Experience supporting Linux workloads within Microsoft Azure.
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control processes.
Hands-on Docker administration experience.
Strong Bash scripting skills and working knowledge of PowerShell.
Experience with Linux security hardening, compliance, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
Knowledge of systemd, PAM, auditd, SSL/TLS certificates, SSH hardening, and firewall management.
Experience managing filesystems, storage, and logical volume management (LVM).
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Azure certifications such as AZ-900 or AZ-104.
Security certifications including Security+, CISSP, or similar credentials.
Ubuntu or Linux-related certifications.
Experience in healthcare, government, Medicaid, or highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with HIPAA, CMS, or other compliance frameworks.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive pay rate of $68-$70/hour.
Long-term contract with extension potential.
Opportunity to work with Azure cloud technologies, DevOps processes, and modern Linux infrastructure.
High-impact role supporting mission-critical healthcare systems.
Stable project environment with a collaborative IT and security team.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work onsite in Montgomery, Alabama.
Must successfully pass all required background checks.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

If you're a seasoned Linux professional looking for a challenging infrastructure role with significant cloud and security exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

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