Senior Linux Administrator

Job Description: Senior Linux Administrator

Location: USA, Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Imp Note: Need bachelor’s degree and candidate should have valid Passport

Salary : $65000 -$75000 /Year + Benefits

ITAR: Yess

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to manage and support RHEL-based Linux server environments across pre-production and production systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Linux administration, certificate management, and troubleshooting, with a proven track record of maintaining secure and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Provision, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot RHEL-based Linux servers (including Fedora, CentOS, RHEL 7) across multiple environments.

Implement system hardening and security best practices.

Manage SSL/PKI certificate installation and lifecycle for Linux systems.

Perform Linux/Unix/AIX administration tasks including cron job scheduling, user account management, permissions, and access rights.

Monitor disk space, network configuration, and application health checks.

Handle password resets, configuration file updates, and service account management.

Analyze and interpret comprehensive application logs for troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Develop and maintain Bash/Korn shell scripts for automation of routine tasks.

Collaborate with application support teams to ensure system stability and performance.

Support Apache HTTP Server and middleware components as needed.

Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, certificates, and operational procedures.

Ensure adherence to organizational security and compliance policies.

Technical Skills:

10+ years of Linux administration experience in enterprise environments.

Strong knowledge of RHEL-based systems and related distributions (Fedora, CentOS).

Expertise in SSL/PKI certificate management and Linux security practices.

Proficiency in Bash/Korn shell scripting and log analysis.

Experience with SFTP, LDAP, and network troubleshooting.

Familiarity with middleware technologies and Apache HTTP Server preferred.

Prior application support experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

10+ years of hands-on Linux administration experience.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AIX administration and enterprise-level environments.

Knowledge of automation tools for Linux system management.

Exposure to compliance and security frameworks.

Soft Skills:

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

Work on mission-critical systems in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth, training, and certification support.