RHEL and Windows System Administrator

Job Title: RHEL and Windows System Administrator

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ months contract

Experience: 12-18 Years

Special Note for Recruiters:

Candidates to have a LinkedIn profile with a professional photo; this is a mandatory requirement. The Hiring Manager plans to begin direct candidate screening from March 30, 2026, through April 1, 2026. Please candidates are informed and available during this timeframe. 

Minimum Requirements: RHEL and Windows OS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and computer peripherals.
• Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems. Supports and maintains user account information including rights, security, and systems groups.
• Performs basic operation, monitoring, installation, troubleshooting, relocations, or maintenance of communications equipment.
• Identifies and resolves basic communications problems.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of service record documentation. Shows awareness of standards and regulatory requirements related to assigned tasks.
• Assists in monitoring and providing assistance on the use and interface of systems, subsystems, and software applications.
• May be responsible for accessing data from and transferring data to various local, state, or federal databases.
• May assist in the review and recommendation of the procurement and inventory of information resources hardware or software.
• May write and update personal computer and mainframe application programs.
• Experience in automated data processing systems.
• Knowledge of the practices, principles, and techniques of computer operations, of information systems, of computer software and hardware, and of information security policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use and support of personal computers, in the use of applicable programs and systems, and in troubleshooting information systems.
• Ability to operate information technology systems, to  communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Provides assistance in the design, development, and maintenance of various system applications.
• Provides technical assistance and support for applications and hardware problems.
• Installs, maintains, moves, and assists in testing and upgrading new and existing hardware/software.
• Reviews and recommends procurement of information technology equipment.
• Maintains the necessary security controls over software. Makes presentations and briefings for training sessions.
• Prepares briefings, reports, and evaluations on system efficiency and utilization.
• May be responsible for accessing data from and transferring data to various local, state, or federal databases.
• Installs, maintains, moves, and assists in testing and upgrading new and existing hardware and software.
• Reviews and recommends procurement of information technology equipment.
• Maintains the necessary security controls over software.
• Develops procedure manuals.
• Develops and makes presentations and briefings for training sessions.
• Prepares briefings, reports, and evaluations on systems efficiency and utilization.
• May supervise the work of others.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with RHEL 5/6/7/8/9, and Windows Server (2008-2022).
• Proficiency in system administration for both Linux (RHEL 5/6 and RHEL 7/8/9) and Windows environments.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for legacy systems (RHEL 5/6 and older Windows versions).
• Experience with in-place upgrades and fresh installs for RHEL and older Windows versions to Windows Server.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible for RHEL, PowerShell, SCCM, for Windows).
• Proficient in system automation and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Ansible).
• Strong security knowledge, including patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability scanning for both Windows and RHEL systems.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions for legacy systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).

Best Regards,

Ashish Singh

Truehire Staffing,

5900, Balcones Drive Suit 100, Austin, TX, 78731

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