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Linux RHEL System Administrator

Plano, TX, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Reliability Engineering
Servers
Performance Tuning
File Systems
Storage
High Availability
Root Cause Analysis
Security-Enhanced Linux
Backup
Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Collaboration
Network
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
System Administration
Hardening
Computer Networking
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
Routing
Firewall
Storage Management
LVM
NFS
iSCSI
System Monitoring
Log Analysis
Shell Scripting
Bash
Management
LDAP
Sendmail
SMTP
Database
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Terraform
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
GitHub
Configuration Management
Ansible
Puppet
Progress Chef
Docker
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Grafana
Nagios
Zabbix
Computer Science
Information Technology
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Soft Skills
Communication
Documentation
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Emerging Technologies

Reliability Engineering
Servers
Performance Tuning
File Systems
Storage
High Availability
Root Cause Analysis
Security-Enhanced Linux
Backup
Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Collaboration
Network
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
System Administration
Hardening
Computer Networking
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
Routing
Firewall
Storage Management
LVM
NFS
iSCSI
System Monitoring
Log Analysis
Shell Scripting
Bash
Management
LDAP
Sendmail
SMTP
Database
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Terraform
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
GitHub
Configuration Management
Ansible
Puppet
Progress Chef
Docker
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Grafana
Nagios
Zabbix
Computer Science
Information Technology
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Soft Skills
Communication
Documentation
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Emerging Technologies

Summary

Job Title: Linux RHEL System Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a Linux RHEL System Administrator with strong foundational expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux configuration, troubleshooting, and system administration. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux environments and ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps tools is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain RHEL-based Linux servers across production, staging, and development environments.
Perform system installation, patching, upgrades, kernel tuning, and performance optimization.
Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, storage, and networking configurations.
Monitor system health, automate routine tasks, and ensure high availability and uptime.
Troubleshoot complex OS-level issues and provide root-cause analysis.
Implement and maintain security best practices, including SELinux, firewalls, and vulnerability remediation.
Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to support business-critical workloads.
Document system configurations, procedures, and operational standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Linux RHEL system administration in enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of:
- System configuration and hardening
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)
- Storage management (LVM, NFS, iSCSI)
- System monitoring and log analysis
Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash, sh) for automation.
Experience with package management (YUM, DNF) and system services (systemd).
Working knowledge of LDAP (NSS/PAM/SSSD) and Sendmail/SMTP
Database exposure
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Good-to-Have (Cloud & DevOps Skills)

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform).
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Zabbix).

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Red Hat certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE are highly desirable.
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) are a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

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: RTL155990
Position Id: 23e3e22c8543ad85f952e6d6d6953e9
Posted 7 hours ago

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