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We’re looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to manage our Linux server infrastructure on an onsite contract basis.
Location:
Chicago, IL – onsite, 3 days a week Employment type:
C2C, rate open
Key Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers in physical, virtual, and AWS cloud environments
Implement and manage automated server provisioning using Ansible and other automation tools
Plan and execute regular system patches and upgrades to ensure security and performance
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 Linux systems and applications; conduct regular review of vulnerability scan reports and implement remediation strategies
Use Red Hat Satellite for content view creation and lifecycle environment management
Create and manage JIRA, ServiceNow tickets and workflows, and implement change‑management processes
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, taking proactive measures to prevent issues
Troubleshoot and resolve complex 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 for emergency support
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on infrastructure projects and improvements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Strong knowledge of server deployment and configuration management
Expertise in patch management and system upgrade procedures
Proven troubleshooting skills for Linux systems and applications
Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
Experience with Ansible or similar automation/configuration management tools
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
Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC, etc.)
Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Familiarity with monitoring solutions (Logic Monitor, Splunk, Qualys, CrowdStrike, CloudWatch, Nagios, Prometheus, etc.)
Background in implementing high‑availability solutions across multiple AWS regions
Knowledge of content views and lifecycle environments in RedHat Satellite
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Location:
Chicago, IL – onsite, 3 days a week Employment type:
C2C, rate open
Key Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers in physical, virtual, and AWS cloud environments
Implement and manage automated server provisioning using Ansible and other automation tools
Plan and execute regular system patches and upgrades to ensure security and performance
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 Linux systems and applications; conduct regular review of vulnerability scan reports and implement remediation strategies
Use Red Hat Satellite for content view creation and lifecycle environment management
Create and manage JIRA, ServiceNow tickets and workflows, and implement change‑management processes
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, taking proactive measures to prevent issues
Troubleshoot and resolve complex 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 for emergency support
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on infrastructure projects and improvements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Strong knowledge of server deployment and configuration management
Expertise in patch management and system upgrade procedures
Proven troubleshooting skills for Linux systems and applications
Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
Experience with Ansible or similar automation/configuration management tools
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
Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC, etc.)
Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Familiarity with monitoring solutions (Logic Monitor, Splunk, Qualys, CrowdStrike, CloudWatch, Nagios, Prometheus, etc.)
Background in implementing high‑availability solutions across multiple AWS regions
Knowledge of content views and lifecycle environments in RedHat Satellite
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