NavitsPartners
Job Title:
Linux Systems Administrator Location:
Remote Contract Duration:
6 Months (with possible extension)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled
Linux Systems Administrator
for a 6-month remote contract to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multiple Linux distributions and virtualization platforms, and a strong ability to troubleshoot, automate, and enhance system performance in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting for Linux system operations, ensuring high availability and performance. Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Linux-based systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, SuSE). Manage and support Linux/UNIX applications including software tracking, license compliance, backup and recovery of configurations, and user data files. Implement modifications and patches to system software to improve performance or address functional issues. Perform root cause analysis and resolve incidents involving server hardware, OS, or software-related problems. Collaborate with IT teams to support system integration, security, and monitoring. Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures. Provide support for virtualized environments using
VMware
and/or
Microsoft Hyper-V . Required Skills and Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator. Proficiency in administering multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, SuSE). Experience with backup/recovery tools, system performance tuning, and automation. Strong troubleshooting skills with server hardware, OS, and application-level issues. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks. Hands-on experience with
VMware
and/or
Microsoft Hyper-V
virtualization platforms. Understanding of system security, user permissions, and best practices for secure Linux administration. Preferred Qualifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification. Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef). Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
Linux Systems Administrator Location:
Remote Contract Duration:
6 Months (with possible extension)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled
Linux Systems Administrator
for a 6-month remote contract to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multiple Linux distributions and virtualization platforms, and a strong ability to troubleshoot, automate, and enhance system performance in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting for Linux system operations, ensuring high availability and performance. Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Linux-based systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, SuSE). Manage and support Linux/UNIX applications including software tracking, license compliance, backup and recovery of configurations, and user data files. Implement modifications and patches to system software to improve performance or address functional issues. Perform root cause analysis and resolve incidents involving server hardware, OS, or software-related problems. Collaborate with IT teams to support system integration, security, and monitoring. Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures. Provide support for virtualized environments using
VMware
and/or
Microsoft Hyper-V . Required Skills and Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator. Proficiency in administering multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, SuSE). Experience with backup/recovery tools, system performance tuning, and automation. Strong troubleshooting skills with server hardware, OS, and application-level issues. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks. Hands-on experience with
VMware
and/or
Microsoft Hyper-V
virtualization platforms. Understanding of system security, user permissions, and best practices for secure Linux administration. Preferred Qualifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification. Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef). Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.