Senior Linux Sys Admin

Design, implement, and maintai n enterprise Linux environments with primary focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Develop and maintai n infrastructure automation using Puppet, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools

Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure across data center environments

Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation

Mentor junior administrators and provid e technical guidance to team members

Perform hardware installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting in data center facilities

Implement security best practices, patch management, and compliance requirements

Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and optimization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives

8+ years of Linux system administration experience with strong Red Hat focus

Proven experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or SaltStac k

Hands-on data center experience including hardware installation and troubleshooting

2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity (team lead, senior admin, or management)

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) preferred

Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)

Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)

Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage systems, and backup solutions

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, * Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman , Kubernetes)

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)