Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly
Description: Hi ,
Hope you are doing well!
This is Prashant from Judge Group. I was just trying to reach you for an opportunity we have for a Linux Consultant Role- Chicago IL Hybrid
So just wondering if you are looking for any new opportunity.
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engg-Administrator-Sme to support our IT team with day-to-day Linux server operations, routine maintenance (including patching, DR activities, and possible shift work), and on-call support, with a proven track record of troubleshooting complex system issues. In this role, you will be responsible for the deployment, maintenance, security, and optimization of our Linux server infrastructure. The ideal candidate has "strong expertise in Linux administration", automation tools such as Ansible, AWS cloud services, vulnerability management, and ServiceNow, along with experience performing in-place upgrades, particularly on RHEL systems.
Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and maintain
RHEL servers in physical, virtual, and AWS cloud environments
Plan and execute in-place upgrades, patches, and version migrations for
RHEL systems, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to best practices
Implement and manage automated server provisioning using Ansible and other automation tools
Design and implement AWS infrastructure following best practices and cost optimization strategies
Manage AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, and other relevant services
Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within
RHEL/Linux systems and applications
Conduct regular review of vulnerability scan reports and implement remediation strategies
Create content views and manage lifecycle environments in
Red Hat Satellite Create and manage JIRA and ServiceNow tickets, workflows, and change management processes
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, taking proactive measures to prevent issues
Troubleshoot and resolve complex
RHEL server issues in a timely manner
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies
Create and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures
Participate in on-call rotation (possible shift work) for emergency support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and improvements
II. SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, with strong emphasis on RHEL (CentOS and Ubuntu experience a plus)
- Hands-on expertise with Ansible for configuration management and automation (required)
- Strong knowledge of server deployment and configuration management
- Expertise in patch management and in-place system upgrade procedures, particularly for RHEL
- Proven troubleshooting skills for Linux systems and applications
- Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and remediation techniques
- Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, change management, and workflows
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.)
- Working knowledge of networking concepts and security principles
- Scripting skills in Bash/ksh, Python, or other relevant languages
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
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