Linux System Adminstrator

Linux System Administrator | Permanent | No Sponsorship Available | Onsite Everyday

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

• Leading technology-driven organization with a commitment to infrastructure excellence and operational reliability
• Enterprise-scale operations supporting thousands of users across multiple data centers and cloud environments
• Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and technical innovation
• Industry leader in their sector with significant investment in modernization and digital transformation initiatives

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 annually (based on experience)
• PTO: 20 days annually plus 10 company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match
• Medical:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
• Other:
  Professional development budget, remote work flexibility, wellness programs

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls using industry best practices
• Monitor system performance, security, and availability; implement proactive solutions to prevent downtime
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security hardening to maintain compliance standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with minimal disruption to business operations
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, procedures, and disaster recovery protocols
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment and infrastructure requirements
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Conduct security audits and implement remediation measures
• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis for critical infrastructure issues

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience
• Strong proficiency with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Debian distributions
• Advanced knowledge of networking, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configuration
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V)
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
• Solid understanding of Linux security hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST)

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