Senior Linux Systems Administrator

  • Melbourne, FL
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel

Skills

Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Cloud & Cluster Administration
Cluster Administration
RedHat 6/7.x
NFS
FTP/SFTP
NTP
DNS
VMware

Job Details

We have multiple locations

Location:

Primary: Melbourne, FL

2nd priority : Dallas/Frisco TX or Cary, NC

Responsibilities & Requirements ():

  • Manage and support Linux servers (RedHat 6/7.x, Suse 11/12.x, CentOS) hosted on-premises and on clouds (Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud).
  • Troubleshoot critical Linux server issues, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and resolve escalations.
  • Administer and configure clusters (Suse Cluster, RedHat Cluster, GPFS).
  • Perform server patching and build automation using tools like BigFix, RedHat Satellite, or Suse Manager.
  • Manage physical servers (IBM, HP series) and VMware virtual servers.
  • Administer NFS, FTP/SFTP, NTP, DNS services.
  • Write and maintain Linux shell scripts to automate operational tasks.
  • Conduct disaster recovery testing, file system restoration, and performance optimization (using SAR, Top, etc.).
  • Collaborate with remote support teams, vendors, and end users to resolve technical issues.
  • Maintain ITIL process compliance (Incident, Request, Change Management) using ServiceNow.
  • Monitor backup and performance reports, coordinate with relevant teams for issue resolution.
  • Provide clear documentation and demonstrate excellent customer communication skills.

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