Senior Red Hat/Linux System Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
50% Travel

Skills

Ansible
Bash
Python
Install
configure
manage
RHEL
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries
application
security
Oracle
WebLogic
Apache
Elastic Search
PeopleSoft
networking
load balancing
24/7

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Red Hat/Linux System Administrator

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Red Hat/Linux System Administrator to support and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems in a mission-critical, 24/7 environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system installations, upgrades, automation, performance tuning, and collaborating with application and security teams to ensure high availability and compliance with IT standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and manage RHEL servers across all environments.

  • Perform patching, upgrades, and system hardening.

  • Automate tasks using Ansible, Bash, or Python.

  • Maintain Red Hat Satellite, IdM, and related ecosystem tools.

  • Manage system backups, storage, and disaster recovery processes.

  • Support applications including Oracle, WebLogic, Apache, OpenEdge, and more.

  • Troubleshoot issues at OS, application, and database layers.

  • Participate in on-call support and maintain documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification required.

  • 10+ years of experience as a Red Hat system administrator.

  • 10+ years administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems.

  • 15+ years overall IT experience.

  • Strong knowledge of system performance, tuning, and security best practices.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Oracle, WebLogic, Apache, Elastic Search, PeopleSoft, and backup tools like Rubrik.

  • Familiarity with networking, load balancing, and 24/7 system operations.

  • Effective communication and leadership skills.

  • Experience in application development and electronic imaging support.

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