Red Hat Linux Administrator

InfiCare Inc
Dallas, TX, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$99,840.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Ubuntu (Operating System) Cloud Computing Virtual Private Servers Linux VMware ESX Servers Monitoring of Systems Linux Distribution Windows Servers Performance Tuning
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Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Shell Script Solaris (Operating System) Storage Virtualization VCloud VMware Infrastructure Virtual Machines VMware Virtualization VMware VSphere SUSE Linux Vcenter Network Server Server Operating Systems & Platforms Vmware

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Linux & Windows Administrator with strong VMware and Cloud experience to manage enterprise server environments. The role requires hands-on expertise in Linux distributions (SUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu, AWS Linux) and Windows Server platforms, along with experience in migrations, troubleshooting critical incidents (P1/P2), and ITIL-based operations., Core System Administration

  • Provide L2 support for Solaris and Linux and L3 support for Windows operating systems, including troubleshooting, administration, and performance tuning
  • Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades across Solaris, Linux, and Windows environments
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, resource utilization, and overall platform health
  • Execute server provisioning, commissioning, and decommissioning for both physical and virtual systems

Incident & Service Management

  • Manage incidents, service requests, and problem resolution in alignment with defined SLAs
  • Handle P1/P2 critical incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure quick service restoration
  • Follow ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Change, Problem Management)

Windows & Linux Expertise

  • Strong experience with:
  • Linux: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, AWS Linux
  • Windows: Server 2012, 2016, 2019/2022, and latest versions (2025 readiness)
  • Perform OS upgrades and migration activities across platforms

VMware & Virtualization

  • Provide L2 support for VMware infrastructure, including:
  • Managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment
  • Monitoring vCenter and ESXi hosts
  • VM provisioning, configuration, and operations (power, snapshot, resource allocation)
  • Handle routine alerts and initial issue troubleshooting
  • Escalate complex issues to L3 with proper documentation
  • Working knowledge of NSX-T and vSAN

Cloud & Backup Operations

  • Manage and support server environments in AWS cloud platforms
  • Support backup, restore, and recovery activities for servers and virtual machines

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience in Linux & Windows system administration
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for application and OS-level issues during outages
  • Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, VCF, ESXi, vCenter)
  • Experience with AWS cloud server management
  • Strong understanding of OS migrations and upgrades
  • ITIL process knowledge (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Good to Have

  • Knowledge of Solaris (secondary skill)
  • Experience with automation tools (Shell scripting, Ansible, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Exposure to enterprise monitoring and backup tools

Certification (Preferred)

  • RHCE / RHCSA
  • Microsoft Certified (Windows Server / Azure)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • ITIL Foundation

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Pay: $48.00 per hour

Experience:

  • Linux: 5 years (Required)
  • Windows: 8 years (Required)
  • RHEL: 3 years (Required)
  • SUSE: 3 years (Required)
  • AWS: 3 years (Required)

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