Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description:

Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Linux Administrator

Location: Little Rock, AR / Jackson, MS

Work Mode: Hybrid 3 day a week to local office

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux environments..
• Design, build, and support Linux infrastructure solutions across on-premise and AWS environments.
• Administer and maintain Linux systems, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
• Support the deployment and optimize enterprise applications running on Linux, including SAP and SAP HANA.
• Work with cloud and infrastructure teams to migrate and modernize existing UNIX/Linux workloads.
• Integrate Linux systems with Nutanix virtualization and enterprise storage platforms.
• Implement Linux security hardening, access controls, and compliance standards .
• Develop and use automation and scripting to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination with managed service providers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues.
• Create and maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for critical systems.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX system administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting Linux workloads in AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Nutanix or similar virtualization/storage platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Understanding of Linux security, and compliance standards (NERC/CIP or similar).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for Linux.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based processes such as ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and participate in on-call support.
• Good to have: AWS and/or ITIL certifications.

Thanks & Regards

Ram Akkinepally

ComTec Information Systems

5525 North MacArthur Blvd., Suite 650

Irving, TX 75038

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