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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Administrator - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Software, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Data Integration, Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Linux, Document Management Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Deployment, Teradata SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, SUSE Linux, Patch Management, Cloud Migration, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggq3xs ## About the Role + 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience. + Strong experience administering Red Hat and/or SUSE Linux environments. + Hands-on experience with Rocket Enterprise Server (formerly Micro Focus Enterprise Server). + Familiarity supporting Rocket Enterprise Developer environments. + Experience deploying and maintaining Linux workloads in AWS. + Strong command-line administration and troubleshooting skills. + Experience performing system upgrades, patch management, and application deployments. + Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills. + Strong verbal and written communication abilities. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications + Experience supporting COBOL-based application environments. + Knowledge of mainframe modernization or migration initiatives. + Familiarity with DB2, Teradata, or related database integrations. + Understanding of JCL, control cards, and legacy processing frameworks. + Experience supporting data warehousing, reporting, or enterprise product development environments. + Experience in cloud transformation or lift-and-shift migration projects. Technical Environment + Linux (Red Hat, SUSE) + AWS Cloud Services + Rocket Enterprise Server + Rocket Enterprise Developer + COBOL Application Platforms + DB2 + Teradata + Enterprise Infrastructure & Migration Tools What You'll Gain + Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative. + Exposure to cloud transformation and legacy application migration projects. + Hands-on experience with specialized Rocket Software technologies. + Opportunity to influence long-term infrastructure operations and support models. + Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and modernization. Ideal Candidate This role is well-suited for a Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has experience supporting Rocket/Micro Focus environments and enjoys working at the intersection of legacy systems and modern cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is self-driven, technically strong, and comfortable owning critical Linux platforms within a complex enterprise environment. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support a large-scale infrastructure modernization initiative involving the migration of legacy business applications from a traditional mainframe environment to a modern Linux-based cloud platform. This role is focused on systems administration and platform support, ensuring the stability, performance, and ongoing maintenance of critical enterprise applications running on Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Linux administration, cloud environments, and Rocket Software (formerly Micro Focus) technologies supporting COBOL-based workloads. The successful candidate will join an established migration program and play a key role in supporting project completion, operational readiness, knowledge transfer activities, and long-term infrastructure support., + Administer and maintain enterprise Linux environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux. + Perform system patching, upgrades, software installations, deployments, and performance tuning. + Support Rocket Enterprise Server environments hosting COBOL applications on Linux platforms. + Provide infrastructure support for legacy application modernization and cloud migration initiatives. + Monitor system health, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions. + Document system configurations, operational procedures, and support processes. + Collaborate with infrastructure, development, cloud, and application teams to ensure platform stability. + Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and contribute to operational readiness efforts. + Support enterprise workloads running within AWS cloud environments. + Assist with post-migration stabilization and transition to steady-state operations. + Provide occasional after-hours support for critical incidents and scheduled maintenance activities. ## Related Videos - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)