Linux Administrator

****Note:  Need Locals AND s. *******

Title: Linux Administrator

Location: Jackson, MS / Little Rock, AR / New Orleans, LA / Houston, TX

Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 day a week to local office

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Assist with system upgrades, patches, and security updates
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
• Automate system tasks using shell scripting or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to support application deployments
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and storage solutions
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Document system configurations, procedures, and issues
• Provide technical support for Linux-based systems

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration
• Solid understanding of Linux system management, scripting, and troubleshooting (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Experience in managing user access control and permissions
• Familiarity with networking and server performance monitoring tools
• Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, and security protocols
• Experience with virtualization and cloud environments (AWS, etc.)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container technologies
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Basic understanding of DevOps principles
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation