Linux Administrator
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Job description
- Design, implement, and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) solutions across physical and VMware environments.
- Manage provisioning and lifecycle operations, including LUN/volume allocation, host mapping, masking, and expansion.
- Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, availability, and capacity using modern toolsets like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Manage and optimize advanced NAS platforms and file services using NFS (v3/v4) and autofs within Kerberos-enabled enterprise environments.
- Support disaster recovery operations, including automated system replication, failover testing, and rapid incident response.
- Lead Linux operating system upgrades, server migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Participate in team on-call rotation and provide Tier-3 technical support for critical incidents.
Requirements
Our client, a leading financial organization in investment management solutions, is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to join their team. As a Senior Linux Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support team supporting critical enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a proactive approach to system management, which will align successfully in the organization., * 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience, specifically with RHEL (RHEL 7, 8, 9)
- Hands-on experience managing and configuring RHEL workloads within VMware vSphere and cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of Linux networking, multipathing, NFS, autofs, and connecting Linux hosts to SAN/NAS backends.
- Experience with automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible for system configuration management.
- Strong proficiency in Shell scripting and Ansible to automate tasks.
- Operational experience working within ITIL frameworks, including change management and incident management processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Red Hat Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
- VMware Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
- Cloud Infrastructure: Experience integrating or migrating on-premises Linux workloads with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
- Large-Scale Operations: Proven experience operating in large, highly regulated enterprise data center environments.
Benefits & conditions
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team of IT professionals.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
- Contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to technological excellence.
- Be part of a dynamic environment that values operational discipline and security best practices.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay