Linux Administrator
TEKsystems · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$40–$55/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a motivated Linux Systems Administrator to join a growing real-time systems team focused on enterprise patching and infrastructure support.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support enterprise Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux)
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation and system management
- Write and enhance Bash scripts for operational efficiency and automation where needed
- Perform system patching, upgrades, and performance tuning
- Troubleshoot system issues and lead root cause analysis efforts
- Collaborate with network, application, and hardware teams to resolve cross-functional issues
- Maintain thorough documentation within a highly regulated environment
- Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration
- Strong experience with Red Hat (RHEL preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and configuration management
- Proficiency in Bash scripting
- Solid understanding of Linux systems engineering and operations
- Experience working in enterprise or production environments
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution calls
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Solaris or other Unix systems
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Oracle VM)
- Familiarity with networking, applications, and infrastructure support concepts
- Experience working within compliance-heavy or regulated environments