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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator (Tallahassee, FL) - **Company:** Diverse Computing - **Location:** Tallahassee, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Nagios, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Zabbix, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Selinux, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce48655e49e09271 ## About the Role * High degree of pride in accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and humble confidence * Sense of urgency and vigilance when it comes to security * Analytical mindset that naturally enjoys solving technical problems * Enjoyment in conducting research into technology related issues and topics * Commitment to being readily available and supportive to their team * Proactive approach to systems maintenance * Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate junior team members * Dedication to teamwork and cooperation * Great communication skills that include the ability to truly listen when communicating with others * High regard for taking responsibility and ownership of one's own work and actions * Knack for thriving in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating responsible decisiveness * Natural affinity for customer service-oriented helpfulness * Ability to explain and document complex technical issues in a way that non-subject matter experts can understand * Personal passion for, or interest in, supporting criminal justice and law enforcement agencies * Desire to lead by example through living the DCI core values of integrity, passion, customer service, innovation, and engagement, * Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other related technology fields * Hold a current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification on RHEL 8 or newer (preferred) * Have at least 5 years of Linux administration experience, with 3+ years focused on RHEL/CentOS environments (preferred) * Are very proficient with: * + RHEL 8/9 administration, including SELinux, systemd, and firewalld + Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation + VMware and/or Proxmox virtualization administration + Bash scripting + Python scripting experience is a strong plus * Have working knowledge of SQL, including administration of SQL Server or MySQL databases * Have a minimum of five years of professional IT experience with systems or network administration (preferred) * Have experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, or Prometheus (nice to have/preferred) * Have networking experience (especially dealing with Cisco ASAs and switches) (nice to have/preferred) * Have worked with Microsoft Azure or other cloud hosting services (nice to have/preferred) * Either live in Tallahassee, FL or are planning to move to the Tallahassee area, or are able to work fully remote ## Description Diverse Computing, Inc. (DCI) is looking for a highly driven Linux Systems Administrator to join our team. We are open to candidates ranging from Level I through Senior, with responsibilities and compensation assigned based on demonstrated skill set, technical experience, and organizational fit. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that can be performed fully remotely, with hybrid in-office options available for candidates in or near Tallahassee, FL. The ideal candidate will be as proud as we are to have the privilege of delivering unmatched support and user-friendly software. Our clients and fellow employees are fully engaged in being an integral part of solution-oriented development and improvement of public safety software that agencies throughout the United States rely on. Our unwavering customer service and technical support is one of the main reasons for our continued business success. In this role, you will help build, maintain, and secure our enterprise-grade RHEL-based infrastructure across the organization. Depending on your experience level, your work will range from supporting day-to-day operations and driving automation initiatives to contributing to system architecture and mentoring team members. We are seeking someone with a dedication to helping others, a passion for problem-solving, and a strong foundational or advanced understanding of Linux systems administration, automation, and security. Get to know us a little. At Diverse Computing, we are passionate about making a difference. Our mission: Deliver innovative solutions that improve the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. In other words, we create software that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Imagine working for a company where you can take ownership of your projects, be an integral part of team-oriented innovation, and play a pivotal role with software that is designed to improve public safety. At Diverse Computing, these aren't just catch phrases... they are part of our everyday reality, and yes, we're proud of it!, * Serve as the primary subject matter expert for RHEL/CentOS Linux systems administration across enterprise environments * Manage system infrastructure including databases, firewalls, storage systems, and other software and hardware * Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues that may arise * Monitor the systems daily and respond quickly to any security breaches, usability concerns, application errors, or performance issues * Lead automation efforts for deployments and configuration management on Linux systems using Ansible and Bash * Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators and technicians; assist with tier-2 and tier-3 support issues * Monitor existing deployments for issues and recommend improvements to the stability and availability of new and existing deployments * Make recommendations for future server, software, and infrastructure upgrades * Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements * Work with customers on implementation of new projects and hardware and software refreshes * Troubleshoot issues and outages * Design and enforce security controls through access management, backups, and firewalls * Establish backup systems, verify that the backups have been completed, and test the backups * Perform DR activities as needed * Build and maintain internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies * Study technical and patch literature to keep abreast of the latest technologies and patch updates * Lead integration of new applications and technologies into the current system * Troubleshoot and debug production software * Analyze requirements then disseminate, evaluate, articulate, and design solutions * Create technical documentation for reference and reporting * Research ideas to improve system performance and impact availability ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)